Industry Jun 23, 2026
Maria May on 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
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Music agent Maria May of CAA discusses her three decades of experience in the electronic music industry, focusing on the prevalence of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and the disparity between artist development and the support provided to industry professionals.
In collaboration with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, May has initiated a six-month program aimed at addressing these issues within the electronic music scene.