Nathan Evans' Scottish Roots Spark New Folk Anthem and Festival Fun

Nathan Evans is a Scottish singer who first became famous in 2021 when his version of the sea shanty Wellerman went viral on TikTok. The song quickly climbed to number one in the UK and made Nathan a household name. After his sudden rise to fame, many people wondered what he would do next. In 2024, Nathan released a new song called Heather on the Hill, which has a strong Scottish folk sound. The song mentions places like Aberfeldy and talks about amber whisky under the Caledonia sky, making it clear that Nathan is proud of his Scottish roots. He said that this song was a turning point for him, helping him realize that Scottish culture and folk music should be at the center of his work.

Nathan worked on Heather on the Hill with Alan and Stevie Jukes, two brothers from the Scottish pop band St Phnx. The Jukes brothers have been in the music industry since 2016 and have toured with big names like Imagine Dragons and Lewis Capaldi. Nathan, who used to be a postman in Airdrie before his music career took off, said that Alan and Stevie have been a huge support for him. They shared their experience and knowledge from years of touring, which helped Nathan adjust to his new life as a musician. Since 2021, Nathan and the St Phnx brothers have been writing and performing together. Now, they have released an album called Angels' Share, which took 18 months to make. The album is about their experiences together, including touring, drinking whisky, becoming fathers, and building strong friendships.

The album features songs like Blood and Bone, which tells the story of the three musicians as brothers on a journey. The title track, Angels' Share, is a tribute to everyone who has helped them along the way, including friends and family who are no longer with them. After releasing the album, Nathan and the St Phnx brothers will go on a world tour, starting in Los Angeles and traveling to North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia. They are especially excited to perform in Glasgow, where they recently played a big show at the Hydro. Nathan is also looking forward to returning to Germany, where Wellerman was a huge hit. Later this year, they will host their own festival in Scotland called Heather on the Hill Festival, named after their popular song. They hope the festival will become a yearly tradition. The trio is also working on a new song to celebrate Scotland's football team playing in the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Nathan and his friends are proud of their Scottish identity and want to share their music and culture with fans around the world.