Nathan Evans, in all his maritime glory.
Photo: @ nathanevanss / TikTok
In the year of our lord 2021, people turned to 19th century music to spend the day, and it seems that this coping mechanism will not disappear anytime soon. TikTok star Nathan Evans, one of the creators of the marine slum trend, announced today that he has signed a contract with Universal’s Polydor Records. For the rest of us, mere mortals, the singer also released two versions of the popular New Zealand song “Wellerman” with the label – a classic cover and a perfect remix for any maritime social gathering (a Wellerman is apparently a 19th-century employee whaler Weller Bros., who would probably be satisfied with his viral success 200 years later). The Scottish Royal Mail worker who became a musician went viral after recording the song in late December, scoring over 8 million views. Let’s just pray that Evans collaborates with guy whose brother drives to sea shacks Next.