Nathan Evans
Biography Nathan Evans
Nathan Evans
kickstarted the sea shanty phenomenon and it’s all down to him that a new generation are discovering the thrills of fisherman-themed, multi-harmonised folk music. It all began when Nathan, from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire in Scotland, decided to start uploading songs to TikTok after completing his morning duties as a postman. He soon found himself at the centre of a new cultural movement whirling around sea shanties with his own videos racking up millions of views overnight. Now, signed to Universal Music and taking his music career full time, he follows in the chart dominating footsteps of those he has always admired including Dermot Kennedy, Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran as well as finding unlikely fans in Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gary Barlow and Brian May who have also uploaded their own renditions of the song to TikTok
From the 'Wellerman' to 'Heather on the Hill,' Nathan Evans' catchy sounds, deep lyrics, and unmistakable voice (including a typical Scottish accent) continue to touch and inspire people across the world. The story of Nathan Evans is reminiscent of a modern internet fairy tale. In 2020, the then-amateur singer triggered an international hype with his viral reinterpretation of the traditional song 'Wellerman,' creating a completely new musical genre: the sea shanty sound.
Now, after four years, a double-platinum record (UK), and countless awards later, Nathan is back with more music to share. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter lyricises stories from life, asking questions and providing answers, hitting listeners with nostalgia and heartfelt melodies, resulting in catchy singles such as 'Catch You When You Fall' or 'Driving To Nowhere.'
Moving through the genres of shanty sounds to pop, Nathan has landed on a happy medium of folk music. Combining soft guitar chords with deep words and traditional Scottish instruments, Nathan has unlocked the world of Scottish Folk Music with his hit single 'Heather On The Hill.' 'HOTH' is a love letter to his wife and his hometown of Scotland, with lyrics filled with colour and hope.
It is the tangibility, the authenticity, the closeness to home that make Nathan Evans the likeable, exceptional artist that he is. Since his musical journey began, he has been sharing his life and artistic work with his fans on social media. The numbers speak for themselves: almost 350k Instagram followers, more than 1.8 million TikTok followers, and 6.5 million monthly Spotify listeners. It is evident fans don't want to miss anything from the man who's gone his own way without losing sight of his roots.
