Washington-based artist startom, constructs genres such as hyperpop, pop, acoustic sounds, and alternative. 
 Tommy Bruns was born in the Philippines, and moved to Washington along with his mother, who introduced him to music, including Bruno Mars, Hot Chelle Rae, The Format, Echosmith, etc. What influenced his sounds were emo, and alternative rock. startom hopes to influence others with his sound, and future generations. ~ Friend