Trans Am is a three-piece band which originated in
Bethesda, Maryland that was one of the originators of "
post-rock" in the mid 90s. Their work centers on a cerebrally robotic, usually instrumental, semi-danceable, minimalistic format, with influences including
Krautrock,
heavy metal,
hardcore punk,
synthpop,
electronic music, and
folk music. They are known for constant touring (with bands such as
Tortoise,
Pan Sonic,
The Fucking Champs, and
Tool), cryptic album artwork, and continual thematic re-invention.