Industry Jun 15, 2026
Maria May on Burnout and Artist Development 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 shared insights from her three decades in the electronic music industry concerning burnout and boundary setting. Her reflections address the discrepancies in how artists are developed versus how the professionals managing the business are supported. In collaboration with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, May has initiated a six-month program. Originally reported by AFEM.