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!"
Sounds Atlantic
Episode 277: The Wonderful Grand Band - retrospective on the most influential and beloved band ever to play in Newfoundland.
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A retrospective on “The Wonderful Grand Band”, the most influential and beloved band in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. WGB recorded two albums, helped turn bandmate Ron Hynes's song Sonny's Dream into a Canadian anthem, and starred in a top-rated CBC series named after themselves in the early 1980s.
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🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
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Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
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- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
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- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...