We were lucky to catch up with Albert (Tre) Thomas recently and have shared our conversation below.

Albert (Tre), appreciate you joining us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

Music has always been a part of my life. Growing up, I didn’t realize it at the time, but it shaped how I understood connection and emotion. My parents were always playing CDs around the house—artists like Toni Braxton, Blackstreet, and others filled the home with sound. One memory that’s always stuck with me is them sitting on the couch together, reading the lyrics from the CD booklet of Toni Braxton’s The Heat album, learning those songs word for word or the way they’d sing along to Blackstreet like they were at the concert. Seeing them bond like that–in sync and full of joy–made music feel real, honest, and deeply emotional to me from an early age.

It wasn’t until my mid-20s that music became something more than just something I loved—it became necessary. I went through a serious breakup, and I didn’t handle it well. I was in the Marine Corps, and instead of processing it in a healthy way, I started lashing out. I became someone I didn’t recognize, and in that environment, where discipline and control are everything, that kind of behavior wasn’t acceptable. I was angry, hurt, and spiraling.

That’s when a close friend handed me a DJ controller and said, “Try this.” I didn’t know it then, but that moment changed everything for me. DJ’ing gave me an outlet—somewhere to express all the emotions I couldn’t express with words. I started pouring my heartbreak, my frustration, and eventually my healing into every mix. It became my therapy. My safe space.

What really healed me was seeing how people responded to it. Watching crowds react to my sets the same way I saw my parents react to music when I was a kid—that joy, that connection—it gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time: peace. Seeing them get excited, watching their faces light up, feeling the energy in the room shift because of something I was creating—was healing in a way I didn’t know would occur. Their reactions reminded me that I could still reach people, still create something meaningful. That I mattered.

In helping others feel good through music, I started feeling good again too. DJ’ing didn’t just help me move on from heartbreak—it helped me rediscover myself. That was the moment I knew this wasn’t just a hobby. This was what I was meant to do. Music saved me, and now I want to use it to create moments that might save someone else, even if just for a night.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

For those who don’t know me: I’m Sirenn, a DJ who found purpose through pain and passion through music.

I didn’t come into this chasing a career—because I already had one in the military. I’m a Marine. But during one of the toughest times in my life, music became more than just background noise. It became therapy. After a hard breakup, I was introduced to DJ’ing through a friend. At the time, I was lashing out, carrying pain I didn’t know how to deal with. The military doesn’t really give you space to process that kind of emotional weight, but music did.

DJ’ing gave me a space to process emotions I couldn’t talk about. I could channel everything—hurt, anger, sadness, and even hope—into my sets. What really began to heal me, though, was seeing how people reacted. Watching a crowd light up, lose themselves, connect through sound—it reminded me of how I used to see my parents come alive when they listened to music together. That kind of joy, that kind of release—it made me feel human again.

I specialize in live DJ sets that are designed to move people emotionally and physically. I’ve performed everywhere from clubs in Florida and D.C. to international venues in Japan and the Middle East. I’m available for bookings at clubs, weddings, and private events. I love the club scene and everything about its energy, but I’m also looking ahead—I’m ready to transition into the festival world, where I can bring that same emotional connection to even bigger crowds. That’s the next evolution of what I want to do.

Now, as a DJ, my focus isn’t just on playing great music—it’s on creating emotional experiences. EDM, in particular, gives me the tools to build those moments. The bass grounds you. The mids tell the story. The highs cut through like clarity. When all of that comes together, you don’t just hear it—you feel it. That emotional bond between sound and listener is what I chase every time I perform.

Being in the military takes a lot of time and energy, so I’ve had to build my artistry around that. But the goal has always been clear: to eventually create original music. Right now, I’m curating emotion through the tracks I mix. One day soon, I want to be the source of that emotion—the producer of those sounds that help someone else feel seen, understood, or simply alive.

What sets me apart is that this isn’t just performance—it’s personal. Music saved me, and now I use it to create moments that might save someone else, even if just for a night.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Absolutely. My mission as Sirenn is rooted in transformation—both of the myth and of the people who hear my music.

The name comes from the mythological sirens, who lured sailors with their voices, pulling them toward danger. But I’ve always wanted to rewrite that narrative. Instead of using music to pull people under, I don’t want to lure people to their end—I want to call them into something beautiful. To create an escape. A space where they can let go, feel deeply, and find something healing in the process.

For me, music is about connection. It’s a powerful force that helped me get through my lowest moments, and I carry that intention into everything I create. I want the crowd to feel what I feel—whether it’s through the build of a track, the energy of a drop, or the quiet moments in between.

I love to bring that energy visually too. I’m all about dressing up—rocking a crop top, bold outfits, and putting on a full show. It’s not just about the music; it’s about creating a vibe where people can lose themselves, inspired by the sound and the spectacle of the show I am putting forth. It’s all part of the experience—pulling people in and lifting them up.

Now, as I move deeper into production, that mission is evolving. I’ve spent years curating emotions through other people’s music. Now, I want to create those feelings from scratch. I want to be the source of those songs people turn to when they’re lost, hurting, or even just celebrating life. The beats, the melodies, the sound design—it’s all becoming another language I’m learning to speak. Not just to be heard, but to reach people on a deeper level.

That’s the purpose behind Sirenn; taking something that once saved me and turning it into something that might save someone else—even if just for one night.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

For me, it’s always the reaction. It’s watching someone in the crowd close their eyes, throw their hands up, or just smile like they’ve been waiting all night to hear the first notes to a song or that one drop. It’s knowing that, for a few minutes, I helped them forget whatever weight they walked in with. That’s honestly the reward.

But now that I’m truly stepping into music production, the reward is starting to evolve. When it’s my own creation—something I built from scratch—I’m not just sharing music, I’m sharing my story, my perspective, my emotions, my experiences. And when someone connects with that, I feel like I’m validating something real in them too. Like I’m telling them, “I see you. I’ve felt that too.”

I also love how DJ’ing lets me express myself beyond just sound. I truly love a crop top, bold colors, and various styles. To me it is part of how I bring my energy and personality to the stage. I do not know anyone who performs like me. Putting on a show visually is just as important as the music itself. It helps me connect with the crowd, show my confidence, and make the whole experience unforgettable.

That kind of connection is everything to me. It reminds me that music isn’t just sound—it’s recognition, healing, and understanding. If my music can do that for someone, then I know I’m on the right path.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_sirenn
• Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/dj_sirenn

Image Credits

The two photos in front of the LED screen with me in the blue tank top are by @blackrosephotog on Instagram.

The solo photo shoot of me in the yellow/orange speedo in the water is by @msbizzproductions