John Mayer‘s new single “Tom and Jerry” began with a voice note and an urge to follow a new idea to the end of the road. Along the way, the singer-songwriter recruited a dream team of musicians to help hone in on the heart of the song, the lyric, “And if you ever come through, which I doubt you’ll do, I’ll run away with you.” “From that moment on, the adventure began in bringing that feeling to life,” Mayer shared on Instagram about the origin of the record, which marks his first single as a lead artist in five years. Mayer helmed vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, and synths himself, as well as programming.
Mayer first teased “Tom and Jerry” in brief snippets shared via Instagram. While no new record has been announced, the singer-songwriter has the Sphere booked for a special run of shows in 2027. The musician will perform three distinct sets: solo, with a full band, and with his blues-rock trio.
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