Nathan Evans
Nathan Evans is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and guitarist who went from postal worker to social media star in 2020 when his a cappella versions of traditional sea shanties became a viral sensation, resulting in a major-label record deal. He issued his debut single, "Wellerman," the following year.
Born in Bellshill and based outside of Glasgow in the town of Airdrie, Evans started playing guitar at the age of eight. After graduating from college with a degree in web design he joined the Royal Mail as a postal worker, and in his downtime began posting covers of Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Vance Joy, and Kodaline songs on his social media page. When a follower suggested that he try his hand at some traditional folk music, he uploaded a rendition of the sea shanty "Leave Her Johnny." The song proved popular with his fans, so he added "The Scotsman" and the 19th century New Zealand shanty "Wellerman" to his repertoire. The latter track, which appeared in December 2020, quickly took on a life of its own, garnering millions of streams and spawning a slew of remixes and renditions by the likes of Brian May, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elon Musk, and Jimmy Fallon, and sparking a renewed interest in the genre. In January 2021, Evans inked a three-album recording contract with Polydor, officially quit his mail job, and released "Wellerman" as a proper single.
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Alienathan (2020)
Electronic - Released by Nathan Evans on 20 Nov 2020
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Wellerman (Sea Shanty)
Pop - Released by Polydor Records on 21 Jan 2021
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Told You So (Digital Farm Animals Remix)
Nathan Evans, Digital Farm Animals
Pop - Released by Polydor Records on 18 Jun 2021
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Wave Hello to Say Goodbye
Pop - Released by Nathan Evans on 10 Mar 2017
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The Last Shanty (Quarterhead Remix)
Dance - Released by Electrola on 13 May 2022
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Wellerman (Sea Shanty / 220 KID x Billen Ted Remix)
Dance - Released by Polydor Records on 21 Jan 2021
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Drunken Sailor (Harris & Ford Remix)
Pop - Released by Electrola on 23 Sep 2022
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Heather On The Hill (Bagpipe Version)
Pop - Released by Better Now Records on 19 Feb 2024
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Wellerman (Sea Shanty / 220 KID x Billen Ted Remix / Karaoke Version)
Dance - Released by Polydor Records on 20 Jan 2021
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Catch You When You Fall (Paratone Remix)
Pop - Released by Better Now Records on 28 Apr 2023
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Wellerman (Sea Shanty / 220 KID x Billen Ted Remix / Karaoke Version)
Dance - Released by Polydor Records on 20 Jan 2021
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Wellerman (Sea Shanty / The Kiffness Remix)
Dance - Released by Polydor Records on 21 Jan 2021
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