Queercore Legends Team Dresch Drop First Album in Decades

Team Dresch, a pioneering queercore outfit, is set to release their first album in three decades, titled Furthermore, on September 18. This highly anticipated release follows a long hiatus for the band, which first formed in Portland, Oregon in 1993. The album's lead single, "One Song," has been accompanied by a music video. The video features Twylo Landey, daughter of singer and bassist Jody Bleyle, and choreographed by her. The song itself explores themes of hope, power, and solidarity for younger queer generations and acknowledges the strength of elders.

Originally formed by Jody Bleyle, Kaia Wilson, and Donna Dresch, the band saw different drummers on their initial releases. Marcéo Martinez played on their 1995 debut, Personal Best, followed by Melissa York on 1996's Captain My Captain. Both Martinez and York have returned to contribute to Furthermore. The band has remained active in recent years, with reissues of their earlier work and the release of a climate change protest song in 2020. They also celebrated the 30th anniversary of Personal Best with U.S. shows last year.