Maggie Andrew Turns Heartbreak Into Hits with Irresistibly Ironic New Single “How to Sing for Money”

The Art of Turning Pain into Pop Gold

Alt-pop powerhouse Maggie Andrew is back—and she’s got a lot to say. Her latest single, “How to Sing for Money,” is as much an anthem as it is an ironic commentary on the music industry’s love affair with heartbreak. Packed with Maggie’s signature blend of infectious pop hooks, playful lyricism, and genre-bending production, the track serves up a clever middle finger to the very system she’s thriving in.

But beneath the glitz and glitter is a more vulnerable layer. On “How to Sing for Money,” Maggie flips the script, offering the person who broke her heart a crash course in turning pain into profit—after all, if she can transform heartbreak into hits, why can’t they? It’s raw, it’s tongue-in-cheek, and it’s wrapped in a candy-coated chorus that refuses to leave your head.

“It’s kind of funny how being an artist is mostly just singing about your misfortunes in life and people relating to them,” Maggie says. “This song is written from the perspective of speaking to someone who did you dirty, and now they’re crawling back because you’re famous and make cool songs. So, you go ahead and teach them how to do it too.”

Nova Scotia’s Rebellious Voice Shaking Up Alt-Pop

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Maggie Andrew has always brought a creative, rebellious spirit to everything she touches. Her career started with a leap of faith—sending her first song to her brother, acclaimed artist and Olympic snowboarder Trevor Andrew, who encouraged her to take the plunge and head to L.A. It was there she immersed herself in the music scene, collaborating with icons like blackbear, Ash Riser (Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul), Doc McKinney (The Weeknd, Drake), and Yeti Beats (Doja Cat, SZA).

Her gamble paid off. Maggie’s unapologetic sound—rooted in vulnerability, swagger, and raw storytelling—has garnered over 6 million streams and rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Alternative Press.

A Meteoric Rise, Awards, and Unapologetic Artistry

Maggie’s past year has been nothing short of explosive. After clinching the title at CBC Music’s Searchlight, she headlined at SOMMO Festival, lit up the JUNO Block Party, and took her sound to The Great Escape and BreakOut West. She’s also snagged back-to-back ECMA awards for African Canadian Artist of the Year (2024 and 2025) and Rock/Alternative Release of the Year in 2025.

Her music explores the chaos of relationships, womanhood, identity, and the relentless pursuit of self-assurance. With a sound that’s vivid, daring, and unfiltered, Maggie Andrew continues to disrupt the pop scene—not by playing by the rules, but by rewriting them.

Pushing Pop Forward—On Her Own Terms

“How to Sing for Money” isn’t just a song—it’s a statement. It’s Maggie Andrew at her boldest, holding up a mirror to the absurdity of turning heartbreak into spectacle, while doing it better than anyone else.

As she continues to blur the lines between vulnerability and swagger, irony and truth, Maggie proves once again why she’s one of alt-pop’s most essential voices. She’s not just singing for money—she’s singing for those who dare to laugh, cry, and own their chaos.

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