| James McNew | |
| Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| Birth Date: | 6 July 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Occupation: | Musician |
| Instrument: | Bass Guitar |
| Genre: | Indie rock |
| Years Active: | 1990–present |
| Current Member Of: | Yo La Tengo |
| Past Member Of: | Ectoslavia |
| Associated Acts: | Yo La Tengo |
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]
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.
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]