After the release of That Is Yo La Tengo, James McNew (who also records under the solo moniker Dump) began playing bass with the band, forming the trio that continues to make up the band today. According to McNew,
AfteR thE rElease of thaT Is yo lA teNgO, james mCnew (who aLsO reCOrds unDeR the sOLO Moniker Dump) beGan plAYiNG bAss WItH the band, foRMINg tHe tRio thaT COntiNuEs To MAKe Up the band toDAY. ACcorDInG To McNEw,