Join myself and the fabulous Amy Gore of the Gore Gore Girls as I return to my hometown to talk about my book, the punk scene, and how Detroit made it possible for me to find myself…

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THIRD MAN’S INSTAGRAM POST

Join me before my appearance at Third Man Records as I’m interviewed by Detroit legend Ann Delisi on public radio powerhouse WDET. 101.9 FM or streaming.

"The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low” was a finalist for the Richard Frisbie Award for Adult Nonfiction by the Society of Midland Authors.

Michigan Notable Books Program

Rich in critically acclaimed authors, Michigan’s significant literary heritage is proudly celebrated by the Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation annually with the Michigan Notable Books Program, the Night for Notables Reception, and the Authors’ Tour to 50 libraries across the state.

I had the pleasure and honor of appearing on THE Rock N Roll Talk Show with Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis and talking about Chicago, the label I helped start, and what it all meant.

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Holy Smoke! The book was named one of the Library of Michigan’s 2026 Notable Books! How did that happen?

Rolling Stone: One of the Best Music Books of 2025!!!

In his new memoir, The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low, Miller traces a winding path through the music industry, from playing drums in a struggling touring band to running Bloodshot for more than 20 years. Along the way, the label released around 300 albums and became a flagship home for artists blending traditional country with punk attitude.

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On NPR’s Book of the Day I share a headline with a Beatle!!

I’ve picked my best books about why the weird underbelly of American music is more interesting and important than pop music.

Check it out at Shepard.com

AllMusic online magazine

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I applied the “Page 99 Test” to my new book, “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music”.

Read all about it at The Page 99 Test: Rob Miller's "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low"

No Depression online magazine