Industry May 30, 2026

Music Agent Maria May Discusses Industry Pressures and Support

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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Veteran music agent Maria May of CAA has shared insights gained from three decades in the electronic music industry. Her reflections focus on the realities of burnout, the importance of establishing boundaries, and the disparity in how artists are developed versus how industry professionals are supported.

In collaboration with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, May has initiated a six-month program aimed at addressing these issues. Originally reported by AFEM.