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Insights and observations culled from every episode, compiled and distilled, hoping to continue the conversation.
A single microphone on a small, empty club stage, with a distant festival stage glowing at dusk in the background.

· 3 min read

Fame vs. Fulfillment: They Are Not the Same

Fame is something other people hand you. Fulfillment is something you have or you don't. What Canadian artists say about the gap between the two.
Making itThe emotional cost
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musician in a conceptual shift from active player to work or business life, holding guitar then laptopu

· 6 min read

Most Music Careers Don't Fail. They Change.

Most music careers don't end. They change shape. Stories from guests who moved from oil and gas to publicity, from bass player to music therapist, and from actor to producer.
ReinventionLongevity and the grindMaking it
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glen erickson performance shot black and white photo host of Almost Famous Enough

· 4 min read

The “Making It” Myth

What “making it” really looks like for musicians: changing milestones, Canada’s reality, the middle space, and why longevity matters more than hype.
Making itLongevity and the grindThe Canadian sceneTwo generations
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Season One Wrap post image Glen and Alexi candid for Almost Famous Enough

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Season One Wraps May 8, 2025

Today is the release of episode 16 - and we're calling it Season One complete! We can't thank everyone enough for a great first season of Almost Famous Enough.
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