There are at least two bands called Transister: 1) an American alternative rock band formed in late 1995 in Los Angeles 2) a Dutch pop band from the late 1970s 2) Transister was an American alternative rock band, formed in late 1995 in Los Angeles, by music industry veterans from both the United States and the United Kingdom. Despite only releasing one album (in 1997) to moderate sales, their work has been featured on a number of film soundtracks.