The article highlights local Portland happenings, focusing on music events and notable performances. Jakki and the Pink Smudge, an indie fuzz rock band influenced by various iconic artists, is set to perform at Lollipop Shoppe with additional acts like Grooblen and Grrlband. Additionally, it features a compilation album, Soul Assembly, which is a collaborative project from Albina Music Trust and Liquid Beat Records, inspired by a civil rights initiative from a local high school following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
Named after the frontwoman's pink lipstick, Jakki and the Pink Smudge blends indie fuzz rock with influences from No Doubt, Radiohead, and Galaxie 500.
The Soul Assembly compilation, released on February 21, serves as a tribute to community resilience developed by the Black Student Union at Jefferson High School after MLK Jr.'s assassination.
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