Maggie Andrew calls out the cost of stardom in her edgy new single “How to Sing for Money”
Alt-pop provocateur Maggie Andrew returns with her latest single and video, “How to Sing for Money,” a high-octane fusion of irony, heartbreak, and pointed wit. Known for her fearless take on pop’s outer edges, the Nova Scotia-born artist blends stadium-ready hooks with a lyrical wink aimed directly at the absurdities of fame and emotional commodification.
Driven by sharp guitar riffs and punchy 808s, the track unpacks the modern pop cycle—where real heartbreak becomes currency, and vulnerability is polished into chart-toppers. What sets this release apart is the layered satire: while the song critiques the industry’s tendency to turn pain into product, it simultaneously leans into that very formula with defiant flair.
“It’s kind of funny how being an artist is mostly just singing about your misfortunes in life and people relating to them,” Maggie explains. “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.” 
The video complements the track’s meta-narrative, showcasing a glossy, self-aware visual world where glamor collides with grit. With “How to Sing for Money,” Maggie Andrew isn’t just making music—she’s pulling back the curtain on how it’s made, and who benefits.
