Tune of the Week: Trans Am

Trans Am is a US based rock band that is a special blend of serious and goofy. Their style is very much in the “post rock” vein, in that they synthesize their sound from a wide variety of influences (krautrock, prog and classic rock) and that a lot of their songs are instrumental. In the above tune we can hear them creating something of a sequel to Kraftwerk’s “Computer World”, but with a decidedly tongue-in-cheek attitude. However, they have released albums that deal with pretty heavy societal issues such as their early 00s LP “Liberation”, released during the George W. Bush administration. They are a very tight live band, but they can also be seen eating a slice of pizza while playing one handed solos. This mix of serious talent and an ability to not take the proceedings so seriously make them one of the better bands from the indie rock scene. Below is an example of their live abilties, captured at a show in which yours truly was present. Enjoy!