# John Mayer Launches Sob Rock Records

> John Mayer partners with Mercury to release first solo music in five years via new label Sob Rock Records.
- Title: John Mayer Launches Sob Rock Records · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: John Mayer partners with Mercury to release first solo music in five years via new label Sob Rock Records. John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records with…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/john-mayer-new-label-sob-rock-records-mercury-1236921812
- Author: Chris Willman
- Published: 2026-10-22T21:21:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john mayer, sob rock records, mercury, new label, solo music, five years, music, entertainment, business
## John Mayer's New Label
John Mayer has partnered with Mercury to launch Sob Rock Records for his first solo music release in five years.
## Five-Year Gap in Music
Mayer had no new studio recordings since 2022 after parting ways with Sony Music.
## First New Solo Music
Mayer's first new solo music release since 2022 will come through Sob Rock Records.
## Key takeaway

John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records with Mercury to release his first new solo music after five years.