Industry May 25, 2026
Music Agent Maria May Addresses Burnout in Electronic Music Industry
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
Maria May, an agent with CAA, has drawn upon three decades of experience in the electronic music industry to discuss the pervasive issues of burnout, the establishment of boundaries, and the disconnect between artist development and the support systems for industry professionals. In an initiative developed with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, May has initiated a six-month program. Originally reported by AFEM.