The Wellermen
folk
About
Music is storytelling, and some of the best stories have been told through centuries-old
traditional folk songs. On their new album ‘Northern Sky’, The Wellermen have given this rich
traditional musical history a new sound.
The Wellermen’s history is well-known: originators of the sea shanty trend on TikTok, they’ve
since gone from strength to strength. Their versions of ‘Misty Mountains’, ‘Nancy Mulligan’, and
‘Hoist The Colours’ have racked up billions of views and led them to appearances on shows
like Ant and Dec, Last Week Tonight, The Colbert Show and more.
The group have now returned with their new album ‘Northern Sky’. Among much-loved
traditionals such as ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, ‘Amazing Grace’, and ‘Red Is The Rose’, you will
find more modern songs such as a tribute to Johnny Cash on ‘Hurt’ and a lively version of ‘The
Nights’. The band also present originals ‘Northern Sky’ - inspired by maritime life in the
Hebrides in the 18th century, and the humorous ‘Tall Tales’ - a one-upmanship of the telling of
wild sea adventures.
