Industry Jul 4, 2026
Maria May Discusses Burnout and Boundaries in Electronic Music
Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the
Originally published by
AFEM
Music agent Maria May of CAA reflects on her thirty years in the electronic music industry, addressing issues of burnout, personal boundaries, and the disparity in how artists and industry professionals are supported. She notes a significant gap in the care provided to business leaders compared to artists. In collaboration with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, May has initiated a six-month program, though further details on the program itself are not provided in the excerpt. Originally reported by AFEM.