Industry May 25, 2026
Members Voices: Maria May – Passion Is Not Protection Against Pressure
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 (CAA) has accumulated three decades of experience in the electronic music industry. She has discussed the challenges of burnout and the importance of establishing boundaries within the field. May also highlighted a disparity between artist development and the support systems for industry professionals. In collaboration with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, she has initiated a six-month program. Originally reported by AFEM.