Nova Scotian singer-songwriter and rising star, Maggie Andrew, announces the release of her new single, Hurt Myself, out today on turtlemusik. Hurt Myself explores the universal theme of enduring pain for someone who doesn't understand. Fueled by a dynamic beat from producer, Jared Manierka (Carly Rae Jepsen) and drummer, Loel Campbell (Holy Fuck, Wintersleep), the chorus packs a serious punch. Hurt Myself will be the final lead-up single ahead of her debut EP, DAY JOB, set for release on June 7 (full tracklisting below). Listen to the single here, and watch the slice-of-life video here. Catch Maggie Andrew live next week when she performs as part of the JUNO Block Party on March 22 (full list of upcoming performances below).
Buoyed by Andrew’s impassioned performance, Hurt Myself stands on its own in a storied tradition of pop songs about being addicted to the drama of bad romance. We all have to decide for ourselves if the hurt is worth it. “The song was inspired by two tattoos I got on my leg when I was drunk,” Andrew says. “And slowly it turned into a song about hurting yourself over and over for a person who never even understands your pain. ”
Previously released tracks from the EP include: Biting Ice Cream – a lead off focus track that turns up the heat, causing Pigeons & Planes to exclaim that Maggie Andrew “makes music with teeth.” Next came Better Than You , a high-octane track that delivers the alt-pop powerhouse side of Andrew. A moody, brooding, rain-soaked Come Clean came out last fall. You can watch the official music video here .
A rising star, Nova Scotian singer-songwriter Maggie Andrew draws together a melange of influences in her lavish, innovative (s)alt-pop, fusing the likes of irreverent punk, melodic rap, simmering R&B, and fang-bearing indie rock. Andrew cut her teeth working a number of years in LA with artists and producers like Blackbear, Ash Riser (Kendrick Lamar, AB-Soul), Doc McKinney (The Weeknd, Drake), and YetiBeats (Doja Cat, SZA), and has been covered in Rolling Stone, Billboard, and AltPress. She's amassed over 6+ million streams globally and has been roundly recognized for her work, being a 2023 CBC Searchlight Top 10 Finalist and winning the SOCAN x Sirius XM Young Canadian Songwriters Award in 2021. Maggie has been nominated as the 2024 ECMA African Canadian Artist of the Year in addition to having new live performances this year at JUNOfest (NS), the East Coast Music Awards show (PEI), and The Great Escape (UK).
DAY JOB Tracklisting:
1. DAY JOB
2. Better Than You
3. Biting Ice Cream
4. Hurt Myself
5. Time in Space
6. Come Clean
7. That Bitch
8. About Us
Upcoming Live Performances:
March 22 – Halifax, NS - JUNO Block Party
May 2 – Charlottetown, PEI - ECMA Awards Show
May 4 – Charlottetown, PEI - ECMA Showcase
May 17 – Brighton, UK - The Great Escape Showcase
More to be announced soon!