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John Mayer Sets Up His Own Label, Sob Rock Records, in Partnership With Mercury to Release First New Solo Music in Five Years

John Mayer has had his hands full with what felt like a hundred projects over the past few years — with putting out new music not among them.

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Variety reports: John Mayer has had his hands full with what felt like a hundred projects over the past few years — with putting out new music not among them.

It takes a stretch of the memory to even recall that he announced a parting of ways with Sony Music back in 2022, with no followup revelation.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include John Mayer Sets Up, Sob Rock Records and Partnership With Mercury.

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John Mayer Sets Up, Sob Rock Records, Partnership With Mercury, Release First New Solo
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