- November 10, 2026
- 01:55 PM
Bingkai Karya – Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist John Mayer has released his new single “Tom and Jerry,” marking his first new solo release since his 2021 album Sob Rock. The release also coincides with the announcement of Sob Rock Records, Mayer’s newly launched record label in partnership with Mercury Records, marking another significant chapter in his musical career.
Produced by Blake Slatkin and John Mayer, mixed by Serban Ghenea, and recorded at Chaplin Studios, “Tom and Jerry” first premiered on Mayer’s SiriusXM channel, LIFE with John Mayer. The single is now available through Sob Rock Records/Mercury Records.
The title originated from a simple moment during the songwriting process. Mayer revealed that “Tom and Jerry” was the name he gave to his first voice memo containing the initial idea for the song. What began as a saved recording eventually developed into a complete musical piece, capturing the feeling that inspired its creation.
“‘Tom and Jerry’ was the name I used when saving my first voice memo with this song idea,” Mayer said. “And if you ever come through, which I doubt you’ll do, I’ll run away with you.” He added that bringing this feeling to life marked the beginning of the song’s creative journey.
Alongside the single, “Tom and Jerry” (Live Vocal Video) is set to debut at 9 a.m. PT / noon ET on the day of the announcement, offering audiences another way to experience the release.
The launch of Sob Rock Records, in partnership with Mercury Records, further expands Mayer’s creative ventures. Through this partnership, Mercury Records welcomes the acclaimed musician to its roster, reinforcing its commitment to supporting distinctive artists and influential musical talent.
Mayer has built an extensive career as a songwriter, performer, and guitarist. He first gained widespread recognition through his quintuple-platinum debut album, Room for Squares (2001), followed by successful releases including Heavier Things (2003), Battle Studies (2009), and Born and Raised (2012). His eighth studio album, Sob Rock (2021), featured the songs “Last Train Home” and “Wild Blue” and marked his most recent solo album before this new release. Throughout his career, Mayer has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and received seven GRAMMY® Awards.
With “Tom and Jerry,” Mayer brings a previously personal musical idea to listeners while opening a new chapter through his own record label. Audiences can listen to the single through Sob Rock Records/Mercury Records and watch the accompanying live vocal video through its official release channel.
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