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On February 28, The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries — featuring Bob Weston (Shellac), Chris Brokaw (Codeine, Come), and Elisha Weisner (Kahoots) — will release their new 7" single, "Decorations" b/w "Context" via Ernest Jenning Record Co. Today, the band is excited to share "Context" from the upcoming release.

Chris Brokaw on "Context:"

"I became obsessed with the song 'Context' after seeing the film You Weren't There in 2007 in Chicago. It was a bit of a fluke that I was even there. The film documents the Chicago punk scene from 1977-1985, and during the screening, about 800 people were in the crowd—several fights broke out between old punk rivals!

That night, there was a show at the Empty Bottle where Strike Under performed, and I instantly fell in love with their song 'Context.' At some point, I suggested to the Ferries that we play this incredible lost classic, and we started playing it live, which eventually led to the idea of recording it as a single. But what about the other side?

To honor the Ferries' oddball mix of Massachusetts and Illinois, we agreed on The Proletariat, our unanimous favorite from the otherwise awful Boston hardcore scene, as the perfect choice. I'd always loved their song 'Decorations'—apparently, I picked both tracks. You're lucky, they're both great!"

Formed by Bob Weston (Shellac, Mission of Burma, Volcano Suns), Chris Brokaw (Codeine, Come, Pullman), and Elisha Weisner (Kahoots), The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries have been crafting their signature sound since their 2010 In the Pond EP (Sickroom). Their debut album, Mass. Grave (Kiam/Africantape), was released in 2013, followed by their 2021 sophomore album Suns Out Guns Out (Ernest Jenning). They will continue their sporadic touring and recording schedule forever.