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Bass Is the Backbone of Music | NAMM 2026 Coverage: Our Conversation with Bass Magazine's Jon D'Auria
#Bass rarely leads the conversation about music innovation, yet it quietly shapes how songs move, how bands connect, and how audiences feel rhythm in their bodies.
We sat down with Jon D'Auria, Editor in Chief of Bass Magazine, ahead of the Bass Magazine Awards at The hashtag#NAMM Show 2026. The conversation moved through community, #technology, and what it means to anchor music without demanding the spotlight.
D'Auria describes bass not as a background instrument, but as a stabilizing force. That identity informs how the bass community operates: collaborative, inclusive, and deeply connected across generations. Technology expands reach and access, but the heart remains human—intention, emotion, and shared lineage matter more than algorithms.
We also explored the tension: lightweight gear solves real problems for working musicians. AI lowers barriers to creation but challenges authorship, labor, and artistic value. Innovation isn't always progress if it pulls us away from what makes#music human.
Listen to the full episode now as part of our NAMM Show 2026 coverage.
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📍 The NAMM Show | January 20-24, 2026 | Anaheim Convention Center
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