Jakki and the Pink Smudge share new single 'I go on walks'
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01 February 2024
Jakki and the Pink Smudge is an indie rock band from Portland, led by singer/songwriter Jakki Wise. The band originally began as a rotating backup outfit for Wise, with the ensemble consisting of musicians drawn from local bands in each of the show's cities. They have now settled into a permanent band with Calleb Ballard on guitar, Oliver Lester on bass and Charlie Oakes on drums. The band debuted with the 2020 album, GingerBroad, and followed it up last year with a string of new singles. Now, they're back with their first single of the new year, “I go on walks,” along with an accompanying video.
“I'm Going for a Walk” is a soft and dreamy effort, matched with a thoughtful morning stroll. Wise vocals reverberate through an evocative haze, smeared with ambient effects, lonesome keys and shimmering synth tones. Although it's a short track, it's luscious, luscious and perfect for headphone listening, leaving you feeling like you're floating alongside Wise's dreamy vocal melodies.
Wise says of the piece, “I started taking daily long walks about a year ago to de-stress, reflect on current life events, and improve my overall mental well-being. I found that working through my mental blocks while moving through space was really effective for me. Eventually, walking became a kind of therapy for me.
I often use walks as a time to write lyrics. I wrote the lyrics to 'I go on walks' while on a walk and created the demo track with instrumentals on the way back. The next day, our band performed at a fashion show where I recorded the models' steps on the gravel and the clapping that followed, and then added them to the track. I incorporated a lot of low-pass into the track as I wanted there to be a heady feel to the song as if you were on a walk wearing headphones even when you're listening loud.”
Check out the song and video below.
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