Maggie Andrew is an alternative-pop powerhouse from Nova Scotia, Canada. Not too long ago, she released an official music video for her latest single, “Did You Cry,” the focus track from her upcoming EP, “HOW TO SING FOR MONEY.”
Maggie Andrew – “Did You Cry” (Official Music Video)
The music video for “Did You Cry” was directed by MOOSECANFLY. In it, Andrew embodies a runaway bride escaping a toxic relationship before it’s too late. “I wanted to conceptualize the aftermath of a breakup,” Andrew says. “When you’re with someone and think you’re in love, it’s easy to make promises. The video represents running away from something—or someone—who turned out to be no good. By contrasting stillness with chaos, it captures the wreckage that comes from having your heart broken.”
“Did You Cry” climaxes with a high-flying chorus fueled by guitar distortion that mimics those heavy feelings of confusion that arise when you start questioning the reality of a past relationship. “‘Did You Cry’ came from a pretty raw and uncomfortable place for me,” Maggie shares. “I wrote it with the two people who truly understand me — Carleton Stone and Kyle Mischiek, which made me feel safe to be vulnerable, and I think that’s why the song hits the way it does.”
Maggie Andrew – “How to Sing for Money” (Music Video)
“HOW TO SING FOR MONEY” features buzzworthy singles such as “Fall Like A Feather,” “How To Sing For Money,” and “Emotional Touchdown,” which broke through on US pop radio this week with a top 60 debut.
With HOW TO SING FOR MONEY, Andrew cements herself as a rising phenom, fully in command of her expansive pop vision. Through glowing 80s synthscapes, arena-rocking existential dilemmas, and moments of intimate reflection, she delivers melodies that oscillate between sweet and striking. Her lyricism balances sharp wordplay with unflinching vulnerability, underscoring what sets her apart as a songwriter. The record stands as both a milestone in Andrew’s artistry and a glimpse of what’s ahead.
“I think ‘HOW TO SING FOR MONEY’ offers a clear view into another dimension or chapter of myself,” Andrew says. “It reveals who I am and what I can do if I have the tools and the opportunities.”
Maggie Andrew
One of the opportunities that helped make this record happen was Andrew’s 2024 win in CBC Music’s Searchlight competition, which earned her a recording residency at Calgary’s National Music Centre. Before heading West, she spent a month in Toronto writing and preparing with longtime collaborators Carleton Stone and Kyle Mischiek. “That month helped reignite the magical creative environment I’d been craving,” Andrew says. Their close-knit history—Stone is her partner, Mischiek her ex, and both are frequent collaborators—made for especially fruitful sessions. With the exception of one song, the “HOW TO SING FOR MONEY” EP emerged entirely from that period of writing.
On “HOW TO SING FOR MONEY,” Andrew moves fluidly across sounds and themes: the gauzy synths of “Emotional Touchdown” capture the emptiness of a jet-set life; the title track’s grinding guitars mirror the exhaustion of the music industry; and the hazy melancholy of “Unfinished Business” explores the ache of chasing someone still caught in their past.
The EP’s focus single, “Did You Cry,” erupts into distortion-fueled catharsis, while “Father Figure” pairs acoustic strums with reflections on growing up and transcending her past. Andrew denounces the idea of a big bearded guy upstairs with the buoyant, folk-leaning “If God Was Real,” before closing with “Fall Like a Feather,” a stirring anthem of resilience.
Call it alternative pop or call it something else—Andrew’s music resists labels, but its constant is clear. “I embrace my flair and attitude; I don’t give a fuck about external pressure when I’m making music,” she says. “My voice is the thing that makes my sound my own, and the elements around it will always shift and change.”
Maggie Andrew – “Hurt Myself” (Official Music Video)
Maggie Andrew brings a creative and rebellious spirit to everything she does. Her musical journey began with a dream and a leap of faith. After sending her first song to her brother, artist, and Olympic snowboarder Trevor Andrew, she was encouraged to fly to L.A. to turn her dream into something real. From there, she dove headfirst into the scene, collaborating with industry trailblazers like blackbear, Ash Riser (Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul), Doc McKinney (The Weeknd, Drake), and Yeti Beats (Doja Cat, SZA).
With over 6 million streams and glowing praise from notable media outlets, Andrew has quickly become a standout voice in the alt-pop space. Over the past year, she won CBC Music’s Searchlight, headlined major stages at SOMMO Festival and the JUNO Block Party, performed at The Great Escape and BreakOut West, and received multiple awards, including back-to-back ECMA awards for African Canadian Artist of the Year (2024 and 2025), as well as Rock/Alternative Release of the Year in 2025.
Maggie Andrew – “HOW TO SING FOR MONEY” EP
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