John Mayer Cancels Tour After Throat Condition Returns

John Mayer performs in Mountain View, California.

John Mayer has been forced to take an indefinite break from live performance after learning that a granuloma on his vocal cords has grown back after doctors believed it had healed. The singer went to the doctor after noticing that something about his voice wasn't quite right in rehearsal on Tuesday. "This is bad news," Mayer wrote on his Tumblr this morning. "Though there will be a day when all of this will be behind me, it will sideline me for a longer period of time than I care to have you count down."

The singer says that his new album Born and Raised, which had been delayed by his throat ailment, will be released on May 22nd as scheduled, and in the meantime he will begin work on writing new songs. "I feel really vibrant as a writer at the moment and there’s no reason not to begin the next album project in the time I would have been touring," says Mayer. "Somewhere in all of this is another surgery and a very long chemically-imposed period of silence, so I hope you’ll understand that I have to really pick that date carefully.

"I’m pretty emotionally burnt out at the moment, but please know how hard I tried to resolve this and how disappointed I am that I can’t perform this record yet," Mayer added.

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John Mayer Cancels Tour After Throat Condition Returns

John Mayer performs in Mountain View, California.

John Mayer has been forced to take an indefinite break from live performance after learning that a granuloma on his vocal cords has grown back after doctors believed it had healed. The singer went to the doctor after noticing that something about his voice wasn't quite right in rehearsal on Tuesday. "This is bad news," Mayer wrote on his Tumblr this morning. "Though there will be a day when all of this will be behind me, it will sideline me for a longer period of time than I care to have you count down."

The singer says that his new album Born and Raised, which had been delayed by his throat ailment, will be released on May 22nd as scheduled, and in the meantime he will begin work on writing new songs. "I feel really vibrant as a writer at the moment and there’s no reason not to begin the next album project in the time I would have been touring," says Mayer. "Somewhere in all of this is another surgery and a very long chemically-imposed period of silence, so I hope you’ll understand that I have to really pick that date carefully.

"I’m pretty emotionally burnt out at the moment, but please know how hard I tried to resolve this and how disappointed I am that I can’t perform this record yet," Mayer added.

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New Reviews: John Mayer Takes the High Road on 'Shadow Days'

In this week's slate of Rolling Stone reviews, Jon Dolan praises "Shadow Days," the new country-tinged single by John Mayer, who has returned after throat issues and some truly embarassing public comments about his "David Duke cock." "You've got to admire a man who takes the high road, and as Mayer's George Harrison-inscribed guitar melts into the sunset, his contrition is sympathetic," writes Dolan. Also, Jody Rosen hails Nate Ruess, the lead singer of the NYC indie-pop trio fun., as "the Platonic ideal of a 21st-century rock star," and Will Hermes raves about Perfume Genius' haunting, gorgeous new album Put Your Back N 2 It.

ALBUMS

fun. - Some Nights

Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It

Alex Chilton - Free Again: The '1970' Sessions

John Mulaney - New In Town

The Unthanks - The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony and the Johnsons

SONGS

John Mayer "Shadow Days"

Norah Jones "Happy Pills"

Madonna "Girl Gone Wild"

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New Reviews: John Mayer Takes the High Road on 'Shadow Days'

In this week's slate of Rolling Stone reviews, Jon Dolan praises "Shadow Days," the new country-tinged single by John Mayer, who has returned after throat issues and some truly embarassing public comments about his "David Duke cock." "You've got to admire a man who takes the high road, and as Mayer's George Harrison-inscribed guitar melts into the sunset, his contrition is sympathetic," writes Dolan. Also, Jody Rosen hails Nate Ruess, the lead singer of the NYC indie-pop trio fun., as "the Platonic ideal of a 21st-century rock star," and Will Hermes raves about Perfume Genius' haunting, gorgeous new album Put Your Back N 2 It.

ALBUMS

fun. - Some Nights

Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It

Alex Chilton - Free Again: The '1970' Sessions

John Mulaney - New In Town

The Unthanks - The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony and the Johnsons

SONGS

John Mayer "Shadow Days"

Norah Jones "Happy Pills"

Madonna "Girl Gone Wild"

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John Mayer Reveals 'Born and Raised' Track Listing

John Mayer performs during Tiger Jam 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

John Mayer is set to release Born and Raised, his fifth studio solo album, on May 22nd. The songwriter produced the record with Don Was, who previously helmed albums by Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King and the Rolling Stones. David Crosby and Graham Nash contributed guest vocals on the title track and session keyboard man Chuck Leavell – best known for his work with Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers Band and the Stones – is featured throughout the set.

Mayer was forced to delay the completion of Born and Raised while he recovered from severe vocal cord issues late last year. The record, which was largely finished before he was allowed to record vocals, marks a new direction for the singer-songwriter. "I think it's gonna be more oganic, more natural lyrics and chords and artful simplicity," Mayer recently told Rolling Stone of the new tunes.

You can stream "Shadow Days," the album's country-tinged lead single, and check out the track listing for Born and Raised below.

"Queen of California"
"The Age of Worry"
"Shadow Days"
"Speak for Me"
"Something Like Olivia"
"Born and Raised"
"If I Ever Get Around to Living"
"Love Is a Verb"
"Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967"
"Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey"
"A Face to Call Home"
"Born and Raised (Reprise)"

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John Mayer Reveals 'Born and Raised' Track Listing

John Mayer performs during Tiger Jam 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

John Mayer is set to release Born and Raised, his fifth studio solo album, on May 22nd. The songwriter produced the record with Don Was, who previously helmed albums by Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King and the Rolling Stones. David Crosby and Graham Nash contributed guest vocals on the title track and session keyboard man Chuck Leavell – best known for his work with Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers Band and the Stones – is featured throughout the set.

Mayer was forced to delay the completion of Born and Raised while he recovered from severe vocal cord issues late last year. The record, which was largely finished before he was allowed to record vocals, marks a new direction for the singer-songwriter. "I think it's gonna be more oganic, more natural lyrics and chords and artful simplicity," Mayer recently told Rolling Stone of the new tunes.

You can stream "Shadow Days," the album's country-tinged lead single, and check out the track listing for Born and Raised below.

"Queen of California"
"The Age of Worry"
"Shadow Days"
"Speak for Me"
"Something Like Olivia"
"Born and Raised"
"If I Ever Get Around to Living"
"Love Is a Verb"
"Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967"
"Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey"
"A Face to Call Home"
"Born and Raised (Reprise)"

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Tour Alert: John Mayer Returns to the Road

John Mayer returns to the road.

John Mayer
In April, John Mayer will kick off his first U.S. tour in about two years. The tour is in celebration of his forthcoming album, Born and Raised. The first single, "Shadow Days," is to be released to radio today.

3/15 Thackerville, OK - Global Events Center
3/16 Thackerville, OK - Global Events Center
3/17 Austin, TX - Stubb's BBQ
4/9 Bloomington, IN - Indiana University Auditorium
4/10 East Lansing, MI - Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
4/12 Grand Rapids, MI - DeVos Performance Hall
4/13 West Lafayette, IN - Elliot Hall of Music
4/14 Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
4/17 Orono, ME - Collins Center for the Arts
4/18 Providence, RI - Providence Performing Arts Center
4/19 West Point, NY - Eisenhower Hall Theatre
4/21 Buffalo, NY - Shea's Performing Arts Center
4/22 Wallingford, CT - Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre
4/24 Richmond, VA - Landmark Theater
4/26 Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre
4/29 New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
4/30 Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre
5/2 Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre
5/4 Albuquerque, NM - Sandia Casino Amphitheater
5/5 Las Vegas, NV - The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5/6 Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre

Slash
In anticipation of his forthcoming album, Apocalyptic Love (due May 22nd), former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has announced a string of headlining U.S. tour dates. "You're A Lie," the first single from his new album, was released on the radio today. Slash will kick off his tour in May in Baltimore, MD.

5/3 Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
5/5 Rockingham, NC - Carolina Rebellion, Rockingham Speedway
5/7 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
5/10 Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5/13 Boone, IA - Lazerfest, Central Iowa Expo
5/14 Minneapolis, MN - The Brick
5/16 Madison, WI - Orpheum Theater
5/17 Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
5/19 Columbus, OH - Rock on the Range, Columbus Crew Stadium
5/20 Camden, NJ - MMRBQ, Susquehanna Bank Center
5/26 Albuquerque, NM - Route 66 Casino

Girls
Following the far-reaching success of their 2011 album Father, Son, Holy Ghost, Girls have announced several spring tour dates. The tour will kick off on the West Coast and conclude with two performances at Coachella.

3/1 Santa Cruz, CA - Coconut Grove
3/2 San Diego, CA - Birch North Park Theatre
3/3 Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
3/5 Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
3/7 San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
3/8 Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
3/9 Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre
3/12 New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks
3/13 Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's Upstairs
3/16 Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
3/17 Salt Lake City, UT - In the Venue
3/18 Reno, NV - Cargo at CommRow
4/13 Indio, CA - Coachella Music & Arts Festival
4/20 Indio, CA - Coachella Music & Arts Festival

Cymbals Eat Guitars
Cymbals Eat Guitars are back on the road to promote their 2011 sophomore album, Lenses Alien. The tour begins in March in Iowa City, IA, and the band will be accompanied by Cursive in every city.

3/22 Iowa City, IA - The Mill
3/23 Minneapolis, MN - The 400 Bar
3/24 Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
3/25 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
3/26 Champaign, IL - High Dive
3/27 Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
3/28 Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre
3/29 Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
3/30 Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place
4/02 Cambridge, MA - Middle East (Downstairs)
4/03 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
4/04 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
4/05 Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
4/06 Washington, DC - Black Cat
4/07 Raleigh, NC - Kings Barcade
4/08 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
4/09 St. Augustine, FL - Cafe Eleven
4/10 Orlando, FL - The Social
4/11 Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder
4/13 Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's Upstairs
4/14 Austin, TX - The Mohawk
4/15 Dallas, TX - Trees
4/17 Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe
4/18 Lexington, KY - Cosmic Charlies
4/20 St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway Nightclub
4/21 Columbia, MO - Mojo's

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Tour Alert: John Mayer Returns to the Road

John Mayer returns to the road.

John Mayer
In April, John Mayer will kick off his first U.S. tour in about two years. The tour is in celebration of his forthcoming album, Born and Raised. The first single, "Shadow Days," is to be released to radio today.

3/15 Thackerville, OK - Global Events Center
3/16 Thackerville, OK - Global Events Center
3/17 Austin, TX - Stubb's BBQ
4/9 Bloomington, IN - Indiana University Auditorium
4/10 East Lansing, MI - Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
4/12 Grand Rapids, MI - DeVos Performance Hall
4/13 West Lafayette, IN - Elliot Hall of Music
4/14 Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
4/17 Orono, ME - Collins Center for the Arts
4/18 Providence, RI - Providence Performing Arts Center
4/19 West Point, NY - Eisenhower Hall Theatre
4/21 Buffalo, NY - Shea's Performing Arts Center
4/22 Wallingford, CT - Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre
4/24 Richmond, VA - Landmark Theater
4/26 Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre
4/29 New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
4/30 Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre
5/2 Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre
5/4 Albuquerque, NM - Sandia Casino Amphitheater
5/5 Las Vegas, NV - The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5/6 Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre

Slash
In anticipation of his forthcoming album, Apocalyptic Love (due May 22nd), former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has announced a string of headlining U.S. tour dates. "You're A Lie," the first single from his new album, was released on the radio today. Slash will kick off his tour in May in Baltimore, MD.

5/3 Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
5/5 Rockingham, NC - Carolina Rebellion, Rockingham Speedway
5/7 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
5/10 Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5/13 Boone, IA - Lazerfest, Central Iowa Expo
5/14 Minneapolis, MN - The Brick
5/16 Madison, WI - Orpheum Theater
5/17 Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room
5/19 Columbus, OH - Rock on the Range, Columbus Crew Stadium
5/20 Camden, NJ - MMRBQ, Susquehanna Bank Center
5/26 Albuquerque, NM - Route 66 Casino

Girls
Following the far-reaching success of their 2011 album Father, Son, Holy Ghost, Girls have announced several spring tour dates. The tour will kick off on the West Coast and conclude with two performances at Coachella.

3/1 Santa Cruz, CA - Coconut Grove
3/2 San Diego, CA - Birch North Park Theatre
3/3 Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
3/5 Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
3/7 San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
3/8 Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
3/9 Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre
3/12 New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks
3/13 Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's Upstairs
3/16 Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
3/17 Salt Lake City, UT - In the Venue
3/18 Reno, NV - Cargo at CommRow
4/13 Indio, CA - Coachella Music & Arts Festival
4/20 Indio, CA - Coachella Music & Arts Festival

Cymbals Eat Guitars
Cymbals Eat Guitars are back on the road to promote their 2011 sophomore album, Lenses Alien. The tour begins in March in Iowa City, IA, and the band will be accompanied by Cursive in every city.

3/22 Iowa City, IA - The Mill
3/23 Minneapolis, MN - The 400 Bar
3/24 Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
3/25 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
3/26 Champaign, IL - High Dive
3/27 Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
3/28 Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre
3/29 Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
3/30 Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place
4/02 Cambridge, MA - Middle East (Downstairs)
4/03 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
4/04 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
4/05 Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
4/06 Washington, DC - Black Cat
4/07 Raleigh, NC - Kings Barcade
4/08 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
4/09 St. Augustine, FL - Cafe Eleven
4/10 Orlando, FL - The Social
4/11 Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder
4/13 Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's Upstairs
4/14 Austin, TX - The Mohawk
4/15 Dallas, TX - Trees
4/17 Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe
4/18 Lexington, KY - Cosmic Charlies
4/20 St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway Nightclub
4/21 Columbia, MO - Mojo's

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John Mayer Teases New Song on Tumblr

John Mayer performs during the Tiger Jam All Star Benefit Concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

The wait is nearly over for John Mayer fans. Today the singer-songwriter released a snippet of a new single, "Shadow Days," on his official Tumblr page.

"I'm excited to share the first bit of sound from the album," Mayer posted. "Been looking forward to a post like this since October 14, 2010, the first day I started writing this group of songs. Enjoy."

If the contemplative, optimistic "Shadow Days" is any indication, Mayer's upcoming album, Born and Raised, will be a happy one. He's certainly earned a turn for the better: though the album was originally scheduled for an October 2011 release, it was delayed when Mayer was diagnosed with granuloma and forced to undergo extensive throat surgery.

Listen to "Shadow Days" at Mayer's Tumblr.

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John Mayer Teases New Song on Tumblr

John Mayer performs during the Tiger Jam All Star Benefit Concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

The wait is nearly over for John Mayer fans. Today the singer-songwriter released a snippet of a new single, "Shadow Days," on his official Tumblr page.

"I'm excited to share the first bit of sound from the album," Mayer posted. "Been looking forward to a post like this since October 14, 2010, the first day I started writing this group of songs. Enjoy."

If the contemplative, optimistic "Shadow Days" is any indication, Mayer's upcoming album, Born and Raised, will be a happy one. He's certainly earned a turn for the better: though the album was originally scheduled for an October 2011 release, it was delayed when Mayer was diagnosed with granuloma and forced to undergo extensive throat surgery.

Listen to "Shadow Days" at Mayer's Tumblr.

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