Trans Am are loosely associated with the mid-’90s post-rock scene centered around Tortoise, Ui, Labradford, Windy & Carl, the Thrill Jockey, Kranky, UHF, and Southern labels, among others.

Although a vast distance separates Trans Am’s albums, all of them are concerned with an extreme, somewhat humorous reorientation of the clichés and conventions of rock music, primarily through either technical (exaggerated displays of skill) or instrumental (electronics, effects) deviation.

Trans Am plays the Fox Cabaret with guests Sur Une Plage and Sinoia Caves on July 6 at 8 p.m.

Tickets and info at bplive.ca/events/trans-am.