Industry Jul 4, 2026
Music Agent Discusses Burnout and Artist Development
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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AFEM
Maria May, a music agent with CAA, reflects on her three decades in the electronic music industry, addressing issues of burnout, the establishment of personal boundaries, and the disconnect between artist development strategies and the support systems for industry professionals. She has partnered with the Music Industry Therapist Collective. Originally reported by AFEM.