On her latest single, "Did You Cry," Canadian artist Maggie Andrew paints a haunting and unapologetic picture of love in ruins. The track, taken from her upcoming EP "HOW TO SING FOR MONEY," puts Andrew's talent for drawing out emotional rawness and combining it with pop-rock's soaring bravado on display in what cements her as one of alt-pop's most gripping new voices.
The track opens with a candid intimacy, surging into a cathartic chorus driven by distorted guitars and Andrew's compelling voice. Co-written with her trusted collaborators Carleton Stone and Kyle Mischiek, it's a testament to the safety and trust necessary when making art that cuts this deep. That honesty seeps through every line, and the track is as much a reflection on the self, humanity, and society at large as it is an impactful one. Supported by chaotic visuals, the theme evolves further as images reflect an escape from something toxic
It's a reminder that healing often arrives in brief moments of clarity, when the wreckage isn't skirted but directly acknowledged. Andrew adopts grand '80s synth textures, arena-ready rock dynamics, and periods of delicate reflection. The effect is a sound that refuses to fit in a box, commercial but incredibly personal, bold yet tender. Maggie Andrew is writing anthems for those tackling love, loss, and self-discovery. Throughout, "Did You Cry" is a battle scar and a rallying cry that marks Andrew as an ascendant force willing to let pain become undeniable art.
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