Liner Note Legends #11: Blake Mills

BLAKE MILLS is a songwriter and solo artist who has also built a unique career as a first-call touring sideman, session musician, and record producer. In this episode, Blake talks about growing up in Malibu, finding his identity as a musician, his early career touring and session work, his approach to production and recording, what makes a great studio musician, and how to choose them. This was filmed in Blake's room at the legendary Sound City Studios in Los Angeles. A partial list of artists that Blake has collaborated with includes: Joni Mitchell, Lucinda Williams, Fiona Apple, Bob Dylan, Phoebe Bridgers, Japanese Breakfast, The Alabama Shakes, John Legend, Pino Palladino, Jenny Lewis, Julian Casablancas, Norah Jones, The Avett Brothers, Lucius, Cass McCombs, Perfume Genius, Randy Newman, Weyes Blood, Chris Weisman, Rufus Wainwright, and many others. blakemillsonline.com [email protected]