Boswell Book Company - Milwaukee, WI
Boswell Book Company presents an evening with Rob Miller, author of The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music, a warm-hearted yet clear-eyed account of loving and living music on the edge, in the trenches, and without apologies. The author will be joined in conversation by Jonathan Bernstein.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Celebrating Justin Townes Earle
Come join us for a very special evening of music and conversation celebrating the legacy and songwriting of Justin Townes Earle. This event will begin with a conversation about Justin, his history in Chicago and his relationship with his label, Bloodshot Records, between author and Bloodshot founder Rob Miller and Justin's biographer Jonathan Bernstein. Following the conversation will be a performance by Sammy Brue, whose recent album is a collection of songs he posthumously co-wrote with Justin after going through the late songwriter's unfinished lyrics.
Dandelion Bookshop Author Event
Join me in conversation with Martha Bayne, coeditor of Nothing Compares to You: What Sinead O’Connor Means to Us at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park.
Tickets are free. Registration is now open.
Rob Miller with Martha Bayne at City Lit Books
The Chicagoland book release tour moves to Logan Square. Join me for humorous anecdotes and profound insights that will be revealed via the unrelenting questioning of Martha Bayne, author, editor and Soup & Bread founder
Hooks & Runs Podcast
Hooks & Runs is a podcast about baseball, music, and culture. They let me talk about my book, and rant about Sweet Lou Whitaker not being in the Hall of Fame. Good Stuff!
2026 Michigan Notable Books
Holy Smoke! The book was named one of the Library of Michigan’s 2026 Notable Books! How did that happen?
Rob Miller, Rhett Miller Talk Country, Punk, and Bloodshot Records
Bookends & Beginnings and Evanston SPACE present a conversation with Rhett Miller and Rob about Rob's new book, The Hours are Long but the Pay is Low. Free. Limited capacity.
Rolling Stone Best Music Books of 2025
Rolling Stone: One of the Best Music Books of 2025!!!
WGN Morning News Interview
Don’t adjust your set! I was on the TV as a morning news guest on Chicago’s very own WGN9!
Rob's pick of best books on Shepherd.com
I’ve picked my best books about why the weird underbelly of American music is more interesting and important than pop music.
UK podcast C86 Show - Indie Pop
Listen to my conversation with David Eastaugh of the UK podcast C86 Show - Indie Pop.
Weekend Edition Saturday
I spoke with NPR's Scott Simon about the book for Weekend Edition Saturday.
The Page 99 Test
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"
Chicago History Podcast with Rob Miller
Wherein we gab for an hour about good music, shitty music, my new book, running a label, and who I would rather NOT hear: Lynyrd Skynyrd or Led Zeppelin.
LISTEN HERE or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Rob Miller at The Book Cellar
Rob Miller, "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low "
with Martha Bayne
Join us in-store to celebrate the new release.
Glide Magazine Interview
Rob Miller of Bloodshot Records Recounts His Journey From Music Lover to Indie Label Owner and Writer of New Book ‘The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low’
Chicago Magazine runs book excerpt
Chicago Magazine ran a 2000 word excerpt from the book. Come for the chapter about Bloodshot’s first album release, and stay for the dorky photo of me crate-diving at the Maxwell Street market.