Alt-pop's rising star, Maggie Andrew, has dropped her latest banger, 'How to Sing for Money', and it's a vibrant, punchy track that perfectly encapsulates her unique blend of raw honesty and playful sarcasm. This new offering reaffirms Andrew's knack for crafting catchy hooks and sharp lyrics, proving once again her ability to push the boundaries of contemporary pop.
'How to Sing for Money' dives headfirst into the often-unseen emotional cost of fame. With a pulsating beat and soaring, retro-tinged guitar riffs, Andrew’s smooth pop vocals glide over a biting critique of how the music industry often exploits vulnerability. Yet, there’s a clever twist to the narrative: Andrew playfully offers to teach the very person who caused her pain – the same pain she's now monetising – how to do the exact same thing. It’s a brilliant, ironic take on the cyclical nature of celebrity, where heartache morphs into hits, only for the cycle to begin anew.
Andrew herself acknowledges this amusing paradox, stating, "It’s kind of funny how being an artist is mostly just singing about your misfortunes in life and people relating to them. This song is written from the perspective of speaking to someone who did you dirty, and now they’re crawling back to you because you’re famous and make cool songs. So, you go ahead and teach them how to do it too.”
Hailing from Nova Scotia, Maggie Andrew’s artistic journey is a testament to her rebellious spirit. Her leap of faith into music began after her brother, artist and Olympic snowboarder Trevor Andrew, encouraged her to pursue her dream in Los Angeles. Since then, she's immersed herself in the industry, collaborating with notable figures such as blackbear, Ash Riser, Doc McKinney, and Yeti Beats.
With millions of streams and accolades from major music publications, Andrew has firmly established herself in the alt-pop landscape. Her recent achievements include winning CBC Music’s Searchlight, headlining major festivals, and securing multiple awards, including back-to-back ECMA awards for African Canadian Artist of the Year. Her music, deeply rooted in personal experiences, boldly tackles themes of relationships, womanhood, and finding confidence amidst life's complexities. Maggie Andrew consistently delivers a vivid, fearless, and unfiltered sound, relentlessly driving pop music forward on her own terms.
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