# John Mayer launches Sob Rock Records with Mercury, plans first solo music in five years

John Mayer has started his own label, Sob Rock Records, in partnership with Mercury Records. The deal will release his first new solo music in five years. It marks a new label venture for Mayer while continuing his relationship with a major music company.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/john-mayer-new-label-sob-rock-records-mercury-1236921812/) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:21:29 +0000