Featured Tune: "Time" from DataBass

We're diving into "Time," the latest from the intriguing sonic designer known as DataBass. This is something different, something that gets under your skin with atmospheric pressure and real, emotional weight.

DataBass is the output of a 22-year-old composer and producer who is clearly not here to play. A Ball State University grad with skills in Music Media Production and classical and commercial voice, this artist is armed with the technical knowledge to back up the ambition. Currently interning with heavyweight film composer John Paesano, DataBass is sharpening his blades for a future in Film and TV, and you can feel that cinematic scope all over "Time."

The track is a reflection of growth, change, and self-discovery, born from the frantic, pressure-cooker environment of his final college years. It captures that universal anxiety of feeling the clock ticking down, of not having enough time to finish what you started. That’s a feeling any dedicated musician or artist knows all too well, and DataBass moulds it into a powerful, ambient pop soundscape.

Cool info: "Time" wasn't knocked out in a weekend. This thing was a two-year labour of love, an evolving document of his own growth. As he was learning, experimenting, and refining his voice, the song changed with him, each version a snapshot of who he was at the time. He didn't lock himself in a studio alone; he recorded with friends and family, injecting the project with a warmth and realness you can't fake. That collaborative, almost communal spirit grounds the music, giving it a heart that pounds as hard as any rock anthem.

Drawing inspiration from the monumental sounds of Hans Zimmer—who first sparked his desire to create back in 2014—as well as the innovative styles of Thomas Bergersen, Philip Glass, and Mike Shinoda, DataBass is building worlds.

"Time" is a bold journey that proves rock 'n' roll isn't always about three chords and the truth. Sometimes, it's about building a colossal, emotive sound that echoes with the same power. DataBass is on the rise.