STARTO Talent Showcase: From Sweet Ballads to Explosive Anthems

Ready for a musical journey through the diverse world of STARTO talent? From the heart-fluttering sweetness of Travis Japan's "Say I Do" to the intense, passionate declaration in SixTONES' "BARRIER," each track reveals a unique artistic identity worth exploring.

The episode marks a joyful return to our roots, as we've long championed these artists since our very first podcast focusing on Arashi. Now, with streaming services making music more accessible globally, we're thrilled to highlight how groups like timelesz are reaching significant milestones—over 5 million streams and 1.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify already!

We couldn't contain our excitement discussing Hey! Say! JUMP's "SUPER CRUISIN'" with its perfect blend of pop, hip-hop, and rock elements, or WEST's explosively fun "WEST SIDE SOUL!" that captures their vibrant Kansai spirit. Each song creates a distinct atmosphere—from romantic cherry blossom picnics to high-energy arena parties—while showcasing the incredible vocal talents and production that make STARTO artists stand out.

What makes this episode particularly special is how these five tracks form a perfect playlist progression, starting gentle, building in intensity, adding an anthemic energy, cruising along, and ending with an all-out celebration. Whether a longtime fan or new to these artists, you'll discover something to love among these diverse musical offerings.

Travis Japan: Instagram X YouTube Say I Do (Spotify) #HollywoodTJ Dream Episode  Electrifying New York Performance Episode

SixTONES: Instagram X YouTube BARRIER (video)

timelesz: Instagram  X  YouTube  Rock this Party (Spotify)

Hey! Say! JUMP: Instagram  X  YouTube  SUPER CRUISIN (Spotify) 

WEST: X  YouTube  WEST SIDE SOUL (video)

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Chapters

• 0:21 Welcome and Episode Introduction
• 3:56 Travis Japan's Sweet Ballad "Say I Do"
• 10:23 SixTONES' Intense Track "Barrier"
• 20:41 Timeless' Anthem "Rock This Party"
• 30:14 Hey! Say! JUMP's "Super Cruisin'"
• 39:24 WEST's Explosive "West Side Soul"
• 50:57 Episode Wrap-Up and Farewell