Stereogum — Maryland-born trio Trans Am has been around so long their ’90s conceptions of gridded technology corridors and cocaine computers have become our way-too-plugged-in present. Of course, their references to “the future” have always been a mix of T... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 04-15 Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel *04-16 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's *04-17 New York, NY - Santos Party House *04-18 Brooklyn, NY - Market Hotel *04-19 Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs *04-20 Montreal, Quebec - La Sala Rossa *04... more info

Silent Uproar — Washington, D.C. post-rock trio Trans Am will release their eighth full-length, Thing, on April 20th through Thrill Jockey. Find the track list, artwork and an interview with the band on the label's site. [thrilljockey.com] more info

XLR8R — One of Thrill Jockey's longest standing bands, the DC-based synth-rock outfit Trans Am is set to add another chapter to their strange and storied career. read more more info

Metalsucks — Silver pants aside, Trans Am’s music (the early stuff in particular) carved an original and challenging sound from the get-go……the band somehow merged punkish sensibilities with electronic soundscapes with unexpected chops, and the result was a... more info

Pitchfork - TV — — The synth-rockers lay on the robot voices nice and heavy in this live video. more info

Rock Sellout — Ever changing, totally rad group Trans Am is gearing up to release a new record sometime next year, but till then, they have decided to release an antcipated Double Live Record/DVD called What Day is it Tonight?. This coming from their amazing label... more info

Altsounds — *TRANS AM* is a three-piece band that performs a mix of synthpop and rock music. Their work treads a fine line between spoof and homage, mainly centering on a cerebrally robotic, semi-danceable, minimalistic format, reminiscent of 1980s video game so... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Radio 1's Huw Stephens has been at the helm of the Daily Download all week this week to celebrate the forthcoming Swn Festival in Cardiff (Oct 22-24). In the final installment he's offering up two extremes on the loud/quiet spectrum... Right Hand Le... more info

MTV.com News — By Jocelyn Vena Miley Cyrus in her video for "Party in the U.S.A." Photo: Disney Miley Cyrus made her intentions known when it came to the concept for her "Party in the U.S.A." video: According to the director, her idea was all about "hi... more info