From Waverly, Nova Scotia to Los Angeles and back: Maggie Andrew’s Journey through Music
Growing up in the small community of Waverly, Nova Scotia, Maggie Andrew recalls a childhood filled with bike rides with friends, adventures in the woods, and creating memories with her older brothers.
Surprisingly, music wasn’t an obvious part of her household growing up. It wasn’t until her older brother, Trevor, a musician and artist, started gifting her burned CDs that the trajectory of her life changed.
“I was enamored by him,” Maggie recalls. “It ignited my brain. I thought, ‘I could be a singer.’” It wasn’t just the music that captivated her—it was the realization that music could be a “rainbow job,” where there were no rules, just endless creativity. This sparked a lifelong dream for Maggie, who, despite coming from a family that wasn’t particularly musical, saw in her brother a path that she could follow.
Her journey ultimately began when going through a painful experience in her personal life. As an outlet, she wrote a song called “Start Over,” which she describes as a “raw, real experience” that could help others.
Encouraged by her brother’s praise, she made the decision to record the song in Los Angeles, realizing that her music had the power to connect with others. “I’m just a regular person going through things, writing songs to connect with whoever wants to listen,” she says.
Now, with over 5 million streams, Maggie has returned to Nova Scotia. Here, the creative community, including the connections she’s made through Support4Culture, has been key to her growth.
“Through Support4Culture, I’ve met so many incredible people. We’re creating a community where we’re all supporting each other—it’s like a family,” she says.
Maggie expresses gratitude for Support4Culture and Music Nova Scotia for providing her with the resources to bring her debut EP to life—support that’s been transformative. “I wouldn’t be here without the funding,” she shares.
Looking ahead, Maggie’s goals are simple but meaningful: more collaboration, more songwriting, and making art that feels genuine. “It’s about having fun and creating,” she says. “Collaboration is key, and I just want to keep doing what I love.”