&friends
about the artist
&friends is the musical concept and brainchild of San Diego raised, Dubai based Sean Thomas. Drawing the breadth of his inspiration for these musical works from global cultures, Sean had a vision to create a project embodying tradition, culture and community, culminating in the coining of &friends.
He is redefining what it means to be an artist in today's world. More than a producer and DJ, he is a storyteller, community builder, and visionary dedicated to creating experiences rooted in intention, not attention.
Through &friends, Sean has built a global movement that extends far beyond music. His sets are not…
More&friends is the musical concept and brainchild of San Diego raised, Dubai based Sean Thomas. Drawing the breadth of his inspiration for these musical works from global cultures, Sean had a vision to create a project embodying tradition, culture and community, culminating in the coining of &friends.
He is redefining what it means to be an artist in today's world. More than a producer and DJ, he is a storyteller, community builder, and visionary dedicated to creating experiences rooted in intention, not attention.
Through &friends, Sean has built a global movement that extends far beyond music. His sets are not just performances, but transformative journeys weaving together melodic and afro soundscapes, and emotionally charged narratives that bring audiences back to their center. At the core of his work is a commitment to connection: with nature, with culture, and with each other.
Sean's & Extended Experience showcases have become his signature: immersive multi-sensory events that reimagine venues as spaces of grounding and wonder. From bringing natural elements into urban stages to curating five+ hour musical odysseys, he is creating a new blueprint for music that transcends entertainment and becomes an act of collective healing.
Beyond the stage, &friends' influence is felt through his daily writings and reflections, where he shares honest insights on discipline, purpose, and presence. His voice has become a source of inspiration for fans and fellow artists alike, reminding them to live curiously, intentionally, and with a greater sense of purpose. He also champions emerging talent through his label Hidden Hands, offering a platform for the next generation of artists to be seen and heard on a global stage.
From New York to Miami, Marrakech, Madrid, Mexico City, Rio De Janeiro, Paris, Egypt, London, Lebanon, Dubai, Tulum, and beyond, &friends has delivered his message of community and connection to the stages of Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Outside Lands, CRSSD, Electric Castle, SXM Festival, and countless other venues around the world.
With over 70 million streams across platforms and three million+ monthly listeners on Spotify and collaborations that span legends to rising stars, &friends' trajectory is proof that music anchored in authenticity resonates universally. Yet at every step, his mission remains clear: to leave behind a legacy of unity, creativity, and intention, one that inspires not only how we experience music, but how we live our lives.