Team Dresch is an American punk and queercore band that formed in 1993 and is considered one of the influential groups in the LGBTQ+ punk scene. The band was co-founded by musicians Jody Bleyle, Kaia Wilson, Donna Dresch, and Marcéo Martinez, with Melissa York later replacing Martinez on drums. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Team Dresch blended a fiercely independent spirit with a sharp political edge, addressing issues of identity, sexuality, and social justice in their lyrics. They became known for powerful, emotionally charged music that resonated with fans who sought a voice amidst the often underrepresented queer community in the rock and punk music scenes.

Team Dresch released their debut album, "Personal Best," in 1995 on Donna Dresch's own record label, Chainsaw Records, and it quickly became a touchstone for queercore music, recognized for its raw energy, anthemic songs, and unabashedly queer lyrical content. The follow-up, "Captain My Captain," arrived in 1996 and continued to build on the band's reputation for combining melody with a hardcore punk ethos. The band initially broke up in 1998 but has since reunited on several occasions, releasing retrospective compilations such as "Choices, Chances, Changes: Singles & Comptracks 1994-2000," and performing live shows to enthusiastic audiences. Despite their relatively brief initial run, Team Dresch has left an enduring mark on the landscape of queer music and punk activism, inspiring subsequent generations of musicians and fans with their unapologetic authenticity and powerful, purpose-driven punk rock.

Genres

Olympia Wa Indie

Queercore

Riot Grrrl

Latest Release

St. Ides Heaven

Team Dresch

Single - Released December 16, 2021