Industry May 30, 2026

Maria May on Navigating Pressure 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
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Maria May, a music agent at CAA with three decades of experience in the electronic music industry, shared insights on managing burnout and establishing boundaries. Her reflections address the discrepancies in how artists are developed versus how professionals in the business are supported.

In collaboration with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, May has initiated a six-month program aimed at providing support within the industry. Originally reported by AFEM.