Fly Pan Am, also known as simply Pan Am, is an experimental rock band originating from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1996, the group is associated with the thriving post-rock scene, sharing a close connection with other influential bands such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor, with whom they share some members and stylistic similarities. Fly Pan Am's music is a complex tapestry that weaves together a variety of influences, ranging from noise rock, electronic soundscapes, and avant-garde experimentation. They are known for their use of unconventional structures, dissonance, and a penchant for integrating elements of musique concrète into their work.

Throughout their career, Fly Pan Am has consistently pushed the boundaries of rock music, crafting a sonic identity characterized by innovation and a refusal to adhere to genre conventions. After an initial run of releases that culminated with their self-titled debut "Fly Pan Am" (1999), and subsequent albums such as "Ceux qui inventent n’ont jamais vecu" and "N'écoutez pas," the band went on hiatus in the mid-2000s. They made a triumphant return in 2019 with "C’est ça," an album that reaffirmed their commitment to avant-garde aesthetics. Their latest release, "Frontera," which came out in 2021, continues this trend, showcasing the band's artful blend of noise, electronic elements, and traditional instrumentation, all coalescing into a mesmerizing audio experience that challenges and delights in equal measure. Fly Pan Am’s artistic evolution and contribution to the post-rock and experimental music scenes render them a distinct and influential act in the contemporary music landscape.

Genres

Canadian Post-rock

Post-rock

Latest Release

Frontera

Fly Pan Am

Album - 8 Tracks - Released May 21, 2021