Based in Glasgow, Scotland, Steven Thomas is a writer, spoken word artist and musician and a founding member of the Cain's Collective art group that included musicians Dale Barclay and Laura St. Jude, along with photographer Paul Barclay. Thomas has collaborated with and performed alongside artists such as Kelsey Black, Dale Barclay, The Firfuk Seik and Sweaty Palms. The Steven Thomas Band featured Robbie Houston of both Sweaty Palms and Boab.