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:

• Glen Erickson and Jody discuss their history in the Edmonton music scene and Jody's move to Vancouver.
• Jody's experiences working at the Side Track Cafe and her first show opening for Veda Hille.
• The impact of the pandemic on artists and the music industry.
• Jody's new EP "Still Here" and the themes of acceptance, presence, and community.
• The influence of Jenny Lewis on Jody's music style.
• Jody's journey as a musician, including her work with Louise Burns and her experiences touring internationally.

Keywords:

Side Track Cafe, Mood Rock, Community, Acceptance, Presence, Touring, Collaboration

Key Mentions:

• Veda Hille
• Chris Winters
• James Murdoch
• Jack White
• Alice Cooper
• Geddy Lee
• Louise Burns
• Jenny Lewis
• The Wheat Pool
• John Fluvog
• Grant Lawrence

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