A TikTok video of "Wellerman" turned a Scottish singer into an unlikely folk revivalist.
For the full picture, start with "Wellerman" and then check out "Santiano." They show how he handles both the viral hit and the deeper folk material.
In late 2020, his casual TikTok clip of "Wellerman" sparked a full-blown online shanty craze, pulling centuries-old work songs into modern playlists. That viral moment led him to record singles like "Drunken Sailor" and "Santiano," giving traditional maritime tunes a fresh, earnest voice. It's a reminder that sometimes a simple, authentic performance can still catch fire.
He started by posting a sea shanty on TikTok from Airdrie, Scotland, and watched it spread. After that, he released a string of shanty singles and an EP, and later joined the UK's Eurovision entry in 2022.
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