Latest release by the Subjangle label - The Zesty Italians ~ Motion in the Ocean EP

After two decades of stellar songcraft, jangly noise, and sporadic releases and performances on both U.S. coasts (James And The Express, The Florenteens), James Mackison continues his musical journey with a new project…

The Zesty Italians!

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This first release (of many?), Mocean of the Otion, contains 7 new songs, including a bonus track available only on CD from their new benefactors, Subjangle Records. Recorded in Olympia, WA over 2022 and 2023, this one-man effort is a testament to James’s versatility and inability to find bandmates.

One listen and you’ll find yourself swept away like a bit of dehydrated red pepper swirling in an emulsified blend of oils and vinegars.

This features all of the hallmarks of James’s earlier work, but with the added zing of tangy salad dressing. Previous releases featured only a simple vinaigrette.

This version of the EP includes an extra track (Ain't Her Life More Lively) in comparison to the original release of August 2023.