More than 20 years after first seeing Protest the Hero perform in the cafeteria at UNBSJ, Jai reconnects with guitarist Tim MacMillar to talk about the band’s new album, Within.
Tim reveals the connection between “Liberty Spike” and “Led Astray,” reflects on the band’s earliest New Brunswick shows, and explains how Protest negotiated its way out of its final record-label obligation to release Within independently. He also breaks down traditional record deals, royalty splits, master ownership, streaming data, SOCAN and why he believes artists should retain control of their music whenever possible.
They also get into Tim’s work co-founding Sheet Happens, transcribing Propagandhi’s Supporting Caste from the original stems, the influence of classical piano on his guitar writing, and what Nolly Getgood brought to the mix of Within. Plus, Tim turns the interview around to ask Jai about his favourite songs from the new record.
Topics include: • The “Led Astray” callback hidden in “Liberty Spike” • Revisiting more than 20 years of Protest the Hero history • Releasing Within independently and retaining the masters • How record-label royalties and recoupment work • What master ownership means for streaming and satellite radio • Sheet Happens, transcription and learning from other musicians • How piano influences Tim’s approach to guitar • Working with Nolly Getgood • “The Orchard,” and the album’s instrumental passages
Within is available now through Protest the Hero, Bandcamp, Sheet Happens and streaming platforms.
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