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John Mayer launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records and plans to release his next album through the new label.

The seven-time Grammy winner also released "Tom and Jerry," his first solo single since 2021's "Wild Blue."

Mayer has not revealed his ninth album’s title, but he will begin a 21-show Sphere residency in Las Vegas on April 8, 2027.

John Mayer has announced the launch of his own record label, Sob Rock Records, which will be the imprint he releases his next album on.

Named after his 2021 album, Sob Rock , the label will be operated in partnership with Universal Music’s Mercury Records. The news landed on Thursday (October 22), one day before the release of "Tom and Jerry," Mayer's first new solo single in five years.

Released on Friday (October 23), the new song, which he's been teasing for weeks, was first previewed on Mayer's 49th birthday.…