LA based composer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James McAlister is a rare creator, and highly sought after collaborator.
Perhaps best known for his work with Sufjan Stevens and The National, McAlister has also appeared on record with Taylor Swift amongst many others, and is a regular contributor to Aaron Dessner’s projects, including the latest albums from Ed Sheeran and Gracie Abrams. McAlister was invited to handle additional production roles on the 2023 critically acclaimed album "First Two Pages of Frankenstein" from The National. Justin Vernon’s 37d03d record label released McAlister’s solo instrumental album “Scissortail” in 2020.
McAlister continues to work as a composer for several film and television projects.
His current credits include the upcoming indie feature "Sovereign" and Searchlight Pictures feature film "Theater Camp."
His past credits include Assitant Composer for Mike Andrews on Yes Day and El Deafo and Amanda Jones', Docu-series From Cradle To Stage, FX's American Horror Story and HBO Max's Dreamland: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street to name a few.