Jody Glenham shares her 20-year evolution in the Canadian music industry, from the legendary Sidetrack Cafe door in Edmonton, to the forefront of the Vancouver indie scene. We dive into the making of her new EP, Still Here, her experience producing the "perfect song" in "Overtime," and the unique "artist grants" she utilized while working at John Fluevog. It’s a deep dive into DIY production, building community across the Prairies, and the gritty reality of being a "lifer" musician.
ep40 Jody Glenham is a lifer
released April 16, 2026
1:28:51
Key Highlights:
Keywords:
Side Track Cafe, Mood Rock, Community, Acceptance, Presence, Touring, Collaboration
Key Mentions:
https://www.jodyglenham.com/
https://www.instagram.com/summerwitch/
https://www.youtube.com/c/jodyglenham
hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
AFE website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
AFE Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480
Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:48 - The Canadian music scene as a birthplace of grit and perseverance
00:09:44 - Returning to music during the pandemic: resilience and hope
00:12:47 - The journey from Edmonton to Vancouver: community and opportunity
00:15:52 - The decision to move cities for growth and new opportunities
00:22:02 - Navigating career gaps: side jobs, collaborations, and maintaining inspiration
00:26:42 - Producing her own record: confidence in the creative process
00:36:50 - Pandemic challenges influencing band dynamics and output
00:41:43 - Analyzing the themes of hope and connection in recent work
00:44:23 - Inspirations and references: Jenny Lewis and harmonic choices
00:45:19 - Themes of acceptance, presence, and shared struggles in her music
00:51:33 - Upcoming release details and future plans
00:57:56 - A or B Game with Vancouver’s indie music community
01:04:14 - Post-Fame with Alexi
