Episode 330: Highlights from this Year’s 49th.Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.

Sounds Atlantic

Friday, July 25, 2025 - 2 hours

Selections 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.

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Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music.

🏆 Current Rankings & Recognition

National Standing: As of early 2026, it is ranked among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It was recently rated #2 on Feedspot’s list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts".
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it was recently rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in the country.
Peer Endorsements: Prominent artists in the Atlantic Canadian scene, such as Anita Best, have called it "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada."

🌏 Peer Comparison & Audience Reach

Compared to other regional or music-focused podcasts, Sounds Atlantic is distinguished by its deep specialized knowledge and international appeal: