Jack and the Weatherman

Berry 'Jack' Krikken and Sebastiaan 'Weatherman' Weerman, originally from Haarlem (Netherlands), are Jack and the Weerman. Two friends and their band on a mission to send their sun-drenched songs into the world. Jack and the Weatherman's songs combine elements from pop, folk, reggae and hip-hop with positive and profound lyrics. They celebrate the beautiful aspects of life in their music, while recognizing the fragility of its beauty. It is music for the heart and head and during their dynamic live show they will probably make you appreciate life even more. Berry and Sebastiaan were friends in high school. Their life paths diverged after graduation; Berry traveled around the world and wrote down his experiences and thoughts in the form of texts. Sebastiaan became a musician and learned to play various instruments. It was a strange chance that they met again years later. It quickly became clear that they would be partners in music when Sebastiaan took out his guitar and started playing The Dynamo Of Volition by Jason Mraz and Berry joined him by singing the lyrics of the song. Together they are Jack and the Weatherman: Berry Krikken is Jack ('krik' means jack in Dutch), and Sebastiaan Weerman is the Weatherman ('Weerman' means weatherman). They are on a big adventure with lots of fun, music, sold out shows and new friends, both in their native Netherlands and abroad. Without any label or management support, they wrote and released three EPs: Something Positive (2014), Homewards (2015) and Some Kind of Purpose (2016), before releasing their full-length debut album The Lucky Ones (2018). The Lucky Ones are them, doing what they love and connecting with people all over the world. Their songs score hit after hit on Spotify, with millions of streams worldwide and a gold record in the Netherlands for 'Till The Sun Comes Up'. They tour extensively around the world, with shows in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Great Britain. Wherever they go, they raise the roof. “Music seems to be our calling, we continue to do it,” says Berry. Sebastiaan: “It's so easy to do what you love, even though it's difficult.” We can expect the second album later this year. An album that feels like meeting an old friend. Someone who has become wiser, grown and has a broader appreciation for life. One Of Us is a vibrant and dynamic album full of positivity, self-reflection and good old sunshine philosophy. It encompasses both their old reggae and hip-hop style as well as their new-found love for folk. “We are really proud of this,” says Sebastiaan. “Despite the variation on the album, we feel like we're getting closer to ourselves, both musically and personally,” says Berry. The boys wanted to contribute to the unification of humanity and the planet, while living their dream and passion to the fullest. Did they succeed? Listen and see for yourself.