Sounds Atlantic
Sounds Atlantic is a podcast heard weekly that is devoted to artists from Atlantic Canada who perform roots and acoustic based music (i.e., traditional, folk, old-time, “Canadiana”/”Americana”, bluegrass, etc.). Atlantic Canadian artists describe it this way:Anita Best (trad Newfoundland singer, folk historian and Order of Canada member) refers to this podcast as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada"...Wayne Chaulk ("Buddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers") says "Ron's got to be good right - he's got Newfoundland blood!)...and,Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Matthew Byrne (solo performer and lead singer/bouzouki player for CBC "Q" host Tom Power's band "The Dardanelles") says "If you're a fan of great folk and traditional music, you'll find it here, where Ron is dusting off old gems and showcasing what's new and exciting in East Coast folk!"
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Episodes
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Episode 344 Listener Highlights from 2025
Friday, January 30, 2026
Send us a textHighlights from the most listened to Sounds Atlantic podcasts during the past year as reported by listeners from around the globe.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top maritime podcast. It boasts an av...
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Episode 343 Nothing but Green Willow: The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry
Friday, January 16, 2026
Send us a textInterview with Thomm Jutz, one of North America’s finest songwriters, featuring a collaboration between this American singer-songwriter-producer and British folk singer, guitar player and producer Martin Simpson. Their collaboration centres upon a collection of English ballads gathered in the early 1900s by the great English folklorist Cecil Sharp and his assistant Maud Karpeles from Appalachian folk singers Mary Sands and Jane Gentry. Numerous of these ballads, like “Fair and Tender Ladies”, would eventually become absorbed in early North American folk music. (Note that Marti...
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Episode 342: Atlantic Canadian Women Write and Sing
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Send us a textFeaturing an amazing selection of Atlantic Canadian women artists and musicians from the four Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, including Sara McLauglin – originally from Nova Scotia, Amelia Curran from Newfoundland and Labrador, Julie Doiron from New Brunswick and Catherine MacLellan from Prince Edward Island…and thirteen more lovely voices!https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.co...
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Episode 341: Merry Christmas from Atlantic Canada with special guest co-host Anita Best
Friday, December 19, 2025
Send us a textNewfoundland-Labradorian trad. singer and radio host Anita Best co-hosts this special Christmas program with host Ron Moores, featuring selections of some of their favourite Christmas music from Atlantic Canada and beyond from Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne, Jim Fiddler, Lennie Gallant, Catherine McLellan, Matthew Byrne, Anita Best and Pamela Morgan, David Myles, Kate Rusby, Bruce Cockburn, J.P. Cormier, The Barra MacNeils, Sinfonye, Steve Earle, Wonderful Grand Band, Nowell Sing We Clear, Alan Byrne, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Rum Ragged and Ron Hynes.https://www.facebook....
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Episode 340: Newfoundland Singer Songwriter Matthew Byrne Showcases “Stealing Time”
Friday, December 5, 2025
Send us a textInterview with track by track coverage of all Matthew Byrne’s songs from his latest release “Stealing Time”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top maritime podcast. It boasts an average rating of 4.7 s...
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Episode 339: Remembering Newfoundland Singer Songwriter Ron Hynes with Newfoundland Singer Songwriter Larry Foley (Photo: June Hiscock)
Friday, November 21, 2025
Send us a textA retrospective on the career of the late Ron Hynes, “Man of a Thousand Songs”, featuring an interview with Newfoundland singer-songwriter-broadcaster and band leader Larry Foley…lots of music and insight.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot ...
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Episode 338: Latest Releases from Atlantic Canada
Friday, November 7, 2025
Send us a textLatest releases from Robert Thomas, Matthew Byrne, the Salt Beef Junkies, Kelly Loder, Sherman Downey, Mary Frances Leahy, John Henry, and Shane Pendergast.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top mariti...
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Episode 337 Natalie MacMaster I Have a Love Story
Friday, October 24, 2025
Send us a textAcclaimed fiddler player Natalie MacMaster visits to showcase her music career and a new book she’s just released titled “I Have A Love Story”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top maritime podcast. It...
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Episode 336: Preview of the 29th. annual International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 10 to 18, 2025).
Friday, October 10, 2025
Send us a textFeaturing the 29th. International Festival of Celtic Colours - A preview/showcase of celtic music and community events throughout Cape Breton Nova Scotia, from October 10 – 18, 2025. Sounds Atlantic host Ron Moores previews this annual celtic music festival, including an overview and sample of concerts at over 40 venues with 150 artists, along with over 200 community events scheduled throughout Cape Breton. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.co...
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Episode 335: New Brunswick Singer-songwriter Robert Jones
Friday, October 3, 2025
Send us a textFeaturing music from New Brunswick’s acclaimed singer-songwriter Robert Thomas. A celebrated New Brunswick artist known for his exceptional songwriting and energetic performances alongside his band, the sessionmen (Ray Legere and Jon Arsenault), his deeply personal and universally relatable songs, combined with impeccable musical talent, make for an unforgettable and entertaining experience for audiences”. His songs have been covered by the “The Dixie Chicks” and Bonnie Raitt and his music is firmly rooted in the Americana and Folk genres, often incorporating elements of blu...
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Episode 334: Music from New Brunswick
Friday, September 19, 2025
Send us a textFeaturing the music of various artists from New Brunswick including new tracks from Robert Thomas, along with Jessica Rhaye, Thom Swift, Brent Mason, Alan Jeffries, Eddie Poirier and Paul Hébert.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top C...
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Episode 333: Remembering American Cousin James King
Friday, September 5, 2025
Send us a text“American Cousin” James King will always be remembered as one of the great traditional bluegrass vocalists, leaving a legacy of excellent music. His work with the bluegrass super group Longview produced some of the best traditional bluegrass in recent decades and his last album, 2013’s “Three Chords and the Truth”, received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. In September 2014, he was inducted into the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#...
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Episode 332: Encore - From the Newfoundland “Homebrew” Collection
Friday, August 22, 2025
Send us a textFeatures music from artists from all over Newfoundland and Labrador, including The Flummies, Colleen Power, Shanneyganock, Larry Foley, Matthew and Alan Byrne, Geraldine Hollett (“The Once”), Angie Coffee, The Harrington Brothers, Rex Goudie, The Celtic Connection, Kevin Evans, Jack Smith.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and ac...
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Episode 331: Encore Music from across Atlantic Canada.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Send us a textFeatures music from Newfoundland and Labrador (Kellie Loder, Allan Doyle, Cory Tetford, Thomas Joel Hynes); Prince Edward Island, Gordon Belsher, Richard Wood, Meaghan Blanchard, Nudie and the Turks; New Brunswick (The Divorcees, La Famille Arseneault, Eddie Poirier, David Myles); and Nova Scotia (Slainte Mhath, and Ryan Roberts).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly rega...
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Episode 330: Highlights from this Year’s 49th.Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Send us a textSelections of music from artists who performed at this year’s 49th. Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival, including performances from Anita Best, Billy Sutton, Gerry Strong, The Once, Matt Anderson, Matthew Byrne, The Silver Wolf Band, High and Lonesome, The Mahers Bars, Daoiri Farrell, Linda Byrne, Elenaor Dawson, Karla Pilgrim, Beauxmont Patrick Moran and last but not least, The Irish Descendents.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-pod...
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Episode 329: Encore Irish Newfoundland Favourites
Friday, July 18, 2025
Send us a textSelections of favourite Newfoundland and Labradorian songs performed by island artists with Irish roots. Artists include Mak Hiscock, Chris Andrews, Shanneyganock, Con O’Brien, Ron Hynes, Larry Foley, The Punters, John White, The Government Rams, Simani, Patty Moran, Rasa, Darcy Broderick, Bob MacDonald, Mike Hanrahan, Roy Payne, The Celtic Connection, Jackie Sullivan, and more. "FeedSpot" (www.feedspot.com) reports that: “Sounds Atlantic” is a “Top Canadian Music Podcast!https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Mus...
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Episode 328: Preview of the 49th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 11-13).
Friday, July 4, 2025
Send us a textPreview of the 49th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival running from July 11 to the 13th., with events beginning on Monday, July 7th. and each day thereafter until Sunday night. The festival’s headliners are Matt Andersen, Serena Ryder and The Irish Descedents, including many other fabulous artists from near and as far away as Ireland.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic"...
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Episode 327: Fiddle Music From Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador
Friday, June 27, 2025
Send us a textFabulous fiddle music from fiddle wizards from Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, including Richard Wood, Billy MacInnis, Cynthia MacLeod, Catherine Moller and Courtney Hogan from PEI and Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit and Kelly Russell from Newfoundland and Labrador.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic ...
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Episode 326: Lennie Gallant Showcases “Shelter from the Storms”
Friday, June 13, 2025
Send us a textPrince Edward Island’s Iconic Singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant showcases his brand new release “Shelter from the Storms”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top maritime podcast. It boasts an average rat...
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Episode 325: Music from this Year’s ECMA Winners
Friday, May 30, 2025
Send us a textMusic from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including: Brett Matthews, Vishtèn Connexions, Les Hays Babies, Deantha Edmunds, Rum Ragged, Laura Roy, Quote the Raven, Old Man Leudecke, Kelly Loder and The Ennis Sisters.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic C...
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Episode 324: Talking with Nova Scotia Singer-Songwriter Dave Gunning
Friday, May 16, 2025
Send us a textPictou Nova Scotia’s multi-award winning singer-songwriter in conversation from his home to showcase his pending tour through Ontario; features selections of songs from his most recent albums including “Leather and Dust”, The Same Storm” and “Up Against the Sky”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic C...
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Episode 323: Music from PEI
Friday, May 2, 2025
Send us a textMusic from selected winners from this year’s “Music PEI” Awards and a special update on the music of PEI icon Lennie Gallant and his co-project with his partner Patricia Richard titled “Sirene et Matelot”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot ...
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Episode 322: Preview: 37th. East Coast Music Awards May 7-11, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador
Friday, April 18, 2025
Send us a textPreview and showcase of the 2025 East Coast Music Awards, featuring an interview with Executive Director Michelle Eagles and music from nominees in selected categories, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Fans Choice of the Year, Singer-Songwriter of the Year and lots more. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acousti...
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Episode 321: Atlantic Voices - A Collection of Women Singer-Songwriters
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Send us a textFeaturing music from a collection of women artists from across Atlantic Canada, including Sherry Ryan (NLL), Rose Cousins (PEI), Colleen Power (NLL) Amelia Curran (NLL), Catherine MacLellan PEI), Kelly Sloan (NS), Meaghan Smith (NS), Ruth Minnikin (NS), Christina Martin (NS), Norma MacDonald NS), Meaghan Blanchard (PEI), Jenn Grant (PEI), Rebecca Higgs (NS) and Julie Doiron (NB).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ Sept...
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Episode 320: Tribute to Frank Maher: iconic Newfoundland & Labrador Accordionist
Friday, March 28, 2025
Send us a textTribute to a giant in Newfoundland-Labrador music; accordionist, humourist and band leader Frank Maher, including reviews, tributes, and interviews with Frank and the members of his band “The Mahers Bars” (Jean Hewson, Christina Smith and Rick West).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiv...
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Episode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track Favourites
Friday, March 14, 2025
Send us a textEpisode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track Favouriteshttps://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top maritime podcast. It boasts an average rating of 4.7 stars on Apple Podcasts, with posi...
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Episode 318: PEI Singer-songwriter Lawrence Maxwell Showcases Latest Release “Ballad of Miles”
Friday, February 28, 2025
Send us a textPrince Edward Island’s award-winning country singer-songwriter Lawrence "Max" Maxwell showcases his latest release “Ballad of Miles”. “Max” joins Ron to chat about his music and career and sample eight songs from the album.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platfo...
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Episode 317: PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast Showcases New Release Winter Grace
Friday, February 14, 2025
Send us a textInterview with PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast to showcases his brand new release “Winter Grace”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top maritime podcast. It boasts an average rating of 4.7 stars ...
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Episode 316: Legacy of an Iconic Singer-Songwriter – Towns Van Zandt
Friday, January 31, 2025
Send us a textRetrospective on the legacy of Townes Van Zandt, one of America’s finest and most influential singer-songwriters. Interviews with various sources, appearances at numerous venues, accolades and tributes etc.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot...
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Episode 315: Rum Ragged (Aaron Collis and Mark Manning) Showcase “Gone Jiggin’”.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Send us a text“Rum Ragged” – Aaron Collis and Mark Manning Showcase their latest multi-award winning album “Gone Jiggin”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18January 22, 2026 "Sounds Atlantic" has been added to the "Top 25 Music Podcasts" in Canada (#14)! See: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/music-podcasts-canada/ September 22, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada, receiving high rankings on platforms like Feedspot as a top Canadian music podcast and a top maritime podcast. It boasts an average rating of 4.7 sta...