James McNew is an American musician. He has been the bass player for the rock band Yo La Tengo since their 1992 album, May I Sing with Me.[1]

James McNew
McNew playing bass guitar
James McNew of Yo La Tengo playing onstage in 2017
Background information
Born (1969-07-06) July 6, 1969 (age 54)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Bass Guitar
Years active1990–present
Member ofYo La Tengo
Formerly ofEctoslavia

He was previously a member of the band Christmas, being featured on their third album Vortex.[2] McNew was also a member of Ectoslavia, a predecessor to Pavement and Silver Jews.[3]

He also has a solo side project, Dump.[1]

The documentary The Parking Lot Movie highlighted McNew's career as a parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, Virginia, before his career as a musician.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "James McNew | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
  2. ^ Mason, Stewart (1989-01-23). "Christmas - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  3. ^ "Portrait of the Artist: An Oral History of David Berman at UVA". news.virginia.edu. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  4. ^ Hausman, Sandy (March 12, 2010). "'Parking Lot': Guys, Cars And The Meaning Of Life". npr.org.

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