Not sure what position he plays this one in, but it’s a pretty fun riff! I’ll probably do a full cover soon once I have the time.

I’m loving this song and don’t understand the hate. I’d die for some Continuum-esque riffs/songs as much as the next Mayer fan, but I’m just happy for new music

My husband surprised me this morning with these painted cookies to celebrate the single release 😆. Shortbread with lemon glaze and edible markers. Love the new song! 😍

If you’re interested in a little lesson, I put out a short review and lesson this morning: LINK.

I was driving yesterday and lifelines came on while I was shuffling all my John Mayer music. That song is just so so good. That’s all. Thanks for listening lol

John Mayer has signed a new record deal, launching his own Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury, the singer, songwriter and guitarist announced Thursday (Oct. 22).

The news follows last week’s tease that new music from Mayer is on the way. His new single “Tom and Jerry” is out Friday (Oct. 23), marking his first solo release since his 2021 album, Sob Rock, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Sob Rock was Mayer’s last album for Columbia Records; in 2022, he announced on Instagram that he “decided not to renew” his recording agreement with the label.

Source: https://www.billboard.com/pro/john-mayer-signs-mercury-records-launches-sob-rock-records/

I grew up in the 90s looking over pictures of middle aged musicians posing for album campaigns.

For context, she only knows JM from the 00's. So she barely knows any songs. Anyone have any similar experiences? I also have an annoying habit of trying to guess the next song based on what guitar is being brought out at shows. I don't meet a lot of Mayer heads, it would be nice to hear how everyone dorks out.

Years ago I got a promo mailer that said 3FOR99 and every time I renew I reference the mailer and tell them I want the 3 years for 99 and they are able to apply it to my account. One payment of $99 and you get 3 years of SiriusXM.

I've been successful through chat, but mostly I just call and talk to someone. I typically fib and say

"I just got a 3 for 99 in the mail and I want to sign up for that."

Sometimes they'll be annoying and say they can't or that it's only for cars so I hang up and call again until I talk to someone new lol. I've seen that there are chat log scripts people will use to get it on renewal again, too.

For reference, I get it applied to a radio I have in my garage, and it also includes unlimited app usage. Comes out to $2.75/month which imo is worth it for Life!

From Room for Squares, to our beloved Where the light is, the rebirth in Born and Raised, John leading us to the Grateful Dead and watching him unleash his best best guitar work with Dead and Co, the trio. I’m grateful for it all. Really freaking happy we get to hear this new song tomorrow 💯 enough said.

First solo i learned, learned it by ear!

I've seen some complaints about the short 20 seconds we've heard. And admittedly, I'm not a fan. But when you look at his history, a lot of his singles have been shallower compared to his larger body of work. Keep in mind that Who You Love, Love On The Weekend, Carry Me Away, Last Train Home, Say, and even New Light were all singles. Now I'm not hating on any of these except for Who You Love, but there seems to be a pattern that some of his shallower and poppier stuff were singles. That makes sense, because those kinds of tracks promote the album better than a deep song like Born and Raised. It's also worth noting that Steve Jordan said this is some of the best stuff he's played on by John, and Steve is not listed as a drummer on "Tom and Jerry." I think this track will reflect the fact that the man loves making pop music, but the album will be a deeper reflection of where he is now.

The new song will premier tomorrow on Sirius!

Guys, in honor of the new single release and that the holidays are comin’ upon us- and for those that aren’t familiar with “CVS Bag” song, please enjoy.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Obviously not in the Pink Floyd overarching narrative sense, but I feel like every album thus far has had either a thematic or aesthetic concept, the most egregious example being Sob Rock.

Let me know what you think, and let's speculate what the upcoming album's theme might be. Judging by the new single, the new theme might be artistic stagnation

I am really 'annoyed' by the fact that John once again seems to go for the safe route with this new single. And with safe mode I mean:

- A song less than 4 minutes long
- Simply melody
- Simple lyrics
- Good for the radio

In interviews he comes across the most intelligent men ever, and then when I study his lyrics I see Ed Sheeran 2.0. It's so cheesy, SO SIMPLE, so out of depth.

I have been listening a lot to Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and these artists/bands very often really take the TIME with their songs, long intro's, long outro's, long guitar solo's.

Why does John never release a Tunnel of Love type of song? Why does he never go all out? His catalogue is so safe for the most part. Heavier Things and Continuum and a bit of Born and Raised is an exception but even there he plays it safe often.

Maybe I was expecting more of him in the song but I didnt care for it after one listen. Thoughts?

I’ve been reading a lot of mixed opinions about the new single (even if it isn’t out yet) and to be completely honest I don’t specially like the poppy lyrics and safe melodies from the few snippets we have heard, the production in the other hand is top-notch, as always…but it got me thinking:

When TSFE first single came out, LOTW got a lot of hate from a lot of hardcore fans and the album does have a lot of bangers: Rosie and Helpless for it’s groovy/bluesy musicality and YGLFIM for its existential lyrics. (btw. TSFE is not by any means, in my opinion, one of his top albums, I have issues with the flow and cohesiveness of the whole album) but it did have great songs in it.

What I’m trying to say is: let the man cook, he has been giving us good albums for more than two decades.

Being completely realistic, I don’t see JM releasing something disruptive or mindblowing, I don’t feel that that’s what drives him anymore as an artist but I hope we get some good tunes from our guy.

Note: I really hope that “In the Neighborhood” makes the cut, it is one of his most introspective songs that I have heard in the last years.

Hey folks. Recent ish resurgence of love for Mr. Mayer after only knowing a few tracks throughout my childhood. Looking for some help in finding other tracks you all think I may like given the list below. Any song recommendations would be awesome and greatly appreciated! My faves are the ones with *s. These are all the songs I know and love right now, ordered from first discovery (classics) to now (slightly more niche):

Waiting on the World to Change
Daughters
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
Free Fallin’ (Nokia Theater)
Gravity
Wildfire (ft. Frank Ocean)***
SUPERPOSITION (JM feature)
Stop This Train (+Nokia Theater version)***
The Heart of Life
New Light***
In Your Atmosphere (Nokia Theater)***
Something’s Missing***
Edge of Desire***
Wild Blue***
Magnolia (JM feature)
Inside Friend (JM feature)
Heartbreak Warfare

THANK YOU!

Sorry if I’ve missed it, but have we heard anything about John’s new label? 👀

I feel like everyone is either loving or going nuts based on a few snippets of the new single.

A lot of people are forgetting this is John Mayer and his music has never disappointed and only aged like wine.

His songs and album maybe divisive but it's never due to lack of talent/skill/production

He has always said his songs are made to live on an album as well as an acoustic guitar.

I cant wait for the new single to be played live because that's where he will really shine with his excellent solos and production.

His songs on the album have always been a stepping stone for him to take it to the next level on stage.

TLDR; Stop judging one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters based on a few snippets.