Industry Jun 24, 2026

Music Agent Maria May Addresses 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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Music Agent Maria May Addresses Burnout and Artist Development

Veteran music agent Maria May of CAA discusses the pressures of a 30-year career in electronic music, focusing on burnout, boundary setting, and the disparity between artist development and the well-being of industry professionals. In collaboration with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, May has initiated a six-month program. Originally reported by AFEM.

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