THE HOURS ARE LONG BUT THE PAY IS LOW: A CURIOUS LIFE IN INDEPENDENT MUSIC - PAPERBACK - BOOK

"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.

Product Details
Publisher    3 Fields Books
Publish Date    November 25, 2025
Pages    304
Language    English
Type    Paperback
EAN/UPC    9780252088964
Dimensions    9.2 X 6.2 X 0.8 inches | 1.2 pounds
Categories: Music, Biography & Memoir Music, Music