Blake Mills is widely recognized for his distinctive production style and collaborative work across various genres, with a standout year marked by high-profile projects and critical acclaim.

Commercial success

• Blake Mills co-wrote and produced the album Aurora for the Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & The Six, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Soundtracks chart and reached No. 10 on Top Album Sales.

• His production on Perfume Genius' album Glory contributed to the project's strong streaming performance and presence on multiple Billboard charts in 2025.

• Mills' collaborative album That Wasn't a Dream with Pino Palladino achieved notable sales and charted on the Americana/Folk Albums and Vinyl Albums charts, further cementing his commercial impact in 2025.

Cultural impact

• Mills' work on Aurora for Daisy Jones & The Six brought together artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Marcus Mumford, and Jackson Browne, creating a cultural moment that bridged television and music, and introduced a fictional band to real-world chart success.

• In September 2025, Mills performed live at The Ford in Los Angeles with Pino Palladino, Sam Gendel, and Chris Dave, showcasing his influence in bringing together top-tier musicians for innovative live collaborations.

Critical response

• Pitchfork praised Mills' collaborative album That Wasn't a Dream with Pino Palladino as "a sparse, enchanting record where time passes circuitously and phrases brush against each other like branches in the wind." Read full review

• Rolling Stone noted Mills' production on Perfume Genius' Glory, stating, "the tones and sounds aren’t immersive and adventurous, but they tend to linger and keen, rather than leap and cry out. It’s a sonic mood to match Hadreas’ explorations of the depression that consumed him during the pandemic." Read full review