Team Dresch’s comeback preview with “Growing Underground” video

The intersection of music, queer culture, and stop-motion animation is a space ripe for creativity, and Queercore pioneers Team Dresch are demonstrating exactly why.

The group has recently released a compelling new piece of work, sharing a second track from their album Furthermore. This release marks an exciting milestone, serving as the first full album by the band since 1996, bringing their unique sound and perspective to a fresh audience.

But Team Dresch’s creativity doesn’t stop at audio; they are weaving a visual tapestry that complements their music. Alongside the new track, the group has unveiled a distinctive stop-motion shadow puppet video.

This visual project is particularly intriguing because it was created by artists who have previously contributed to beloved animated films, specifically those tied to the worlds of Coraline and ParaNorman. This collaboration injects a layer of handcrafted, whimsical artistry into the band’s existing narrative.

The resulting shadow puppet video serves as a perfect marriage between the band’s distinctive musical identity and the tactile, imaginative world of stop-motion animation. It is an invitation to explore themes that are both deeply personal and wonderfully surreal.

By Ethan Wright