The Piqued Jacks are an Italian rock band formed in 2006 in Buggiano and composed by E-King (vocals, piano, synthesizer), Majic-o (guitar), littleladle (bass) and HolyHargot (drums). They are set to represent San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Like an Animal". History The Piqued Jacks were formed in 2006 in Buggiano. In 2010 and 2011, the Piqued Jacks released their first two EPs, then in 2012 they worked with Los Angeles-based producer Brian Lanese on the third, Just a Machine, to be released in January 2013. In March 2014, they work with Matt Noveskey (Blue October) for the singles Upturned Perspectives and No Bazooka. Their first studio album, Climb Like Ivy Does was released in 2015, and in 2016, the acoustic version, entitled Aerial Roots, was also released. In 2016, ThEd0g (drums) was replaced by Damiano Beritelli, who in turn was replaced in 2017 by HolyHargot. In June 2018, the single Wildly Shine was released, pre-produced by Michael Beinhorn (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden). Four months later comes their second studio album entitled The Living Past, which was produced by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Bury Tomorrow). In April 2019, Penguinsane (guitar) was replaced by Majic-o, and in 2019, the Piqued Jacks also won the award for the Rock category at Sanremo Rock. In May 2020, the Piqued Jacks became part of the MTV New Generation music container. In September 2020, the single Safety Distance was released, the first work with Brett Shaw (Foals, Florence + The Machine). In March 2021, they released their third studio album Synchronizer, produced by Julian Emery (Nothing But Thieves, McFly), Brett Shaw and Dan Weller. In 2023, they participated in the second edition of Una voce per San Marino, where they presented the unpublished Like an Animal. On the final evening, the jury crowned them the winners, making them the representatives of San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. Members Current E-King – vocals, piano, synthesizer (2006-present) littleladle – bass, backing vocals (2006-present) HolyHargot – drums (2017-present) Majic-o - guitar, backing vocals (2019-present) Former Penguinsane – guitar ThEd0g – bass Discography Studio albums 2015 – Climb like Ivy Does 2016 – Aerial Roots 2018 – The Living Past 2021 – Synchronizer EP 2010 – Momo the Monkey 2011 – Brotherhoods 2013 – Just a Machine Singles 2013 – "My Kite" 2013 – "Youphoric?!" 2013 – "Amusement Park"