The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music - Paperback

The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music - Paperback

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The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music - Paperback

The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music - Paperback

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by Rob Miller (Author)

"The music business is not a meritocracy: it is a crapshoot taking place in a septic tank balanced on the prow of the Titanic, a venal snake pit where innovation, creativity, and honest business practices are actively discouraged."

Rob Miller arrived in Chicago wanting to escape the music industry. In short order, he co-founded a trailblazing record label revered for its artist-first approach and punk take on country, roots, and so much else. Miller's gonzo memoir follows a music fan's odyssey through a singular account of Bloodshot Records, the Chicago scene, and thirty years as part of a community sustaining independent artists and businesses.

Hilarious and hundred-proof, The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low delivers a warm-hearted yet clear-eyed account of loving and living music on the edge, in the trenches, and without apologies.

Author Biography

Rob Miller is the cofounder and former co-owner of Bloodshot Records. His website is robmillerwriting.com.

Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.81 x 9.19 x 6.22 IN
Publication Date: November 25, 2025

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