John Mayer Puts Collaboration at the Heart of New Song ‘Tom and Jerry’

John Mayer is giving his collaborators a share of the spotlight with “Tom and Jerry.” According to Rolling Stone, the singer-songwriter recruited a standout group of musicians for the new song, celebrating their skill and commitment to getting the music right.

Mayer described a collective process driven by persistence, with the artists working together until an emerging sound takes a clear shape. His comments put the emphasis on the people behind the performance—and the patient, shared effort that turns a musical idea into a finished statement.