Trans Am (band)

Trans Am
Trans Am performing in 2007
Background information
Origin	Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	Post-rock indie rock
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Thrill Jockey Low Transit Industries
Members	Nathan Means Philip Manley Sebastian Thomson

Trans Am is a three-piece American band from Bethesda, Maryland, that was one of the originators of "post-rock" in the mid-1990s. Their work combines elements of Krautrock, heavy metal, hardcore punk, synthpop, electronic music, and folk music. Since their inception, the group has toured with Tortoise, Pan Sonic, The Fucking Champs, and Tool.