The February 2010 episode of Modern Beat News is available for free download now! In this episode we have an awesome technology and production feature with Ben Jayakody, Director of Prime Loops, a loop and sample creation company based in London. He explains what Prime Loops does, what makes them different from other sample library companies, and more!

Also, we interview the artist spotlight of the month, Jennifer Anne, lyricist and vocalist of the Modern Beat Orchestra. She tells us what drives her passion for music, what the MBO’s has been working on, and what to expect from them in the future. We’re also playing her upcoming release – set to be out March 17th.

This edition features hot new music just released by independent electronic dance music artists, including: Wardian, Anton Chasm, Yokoo, Vinnie D, Arturo, the Modern Beat Orchestra, and Fisio Feelkhenson.

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This month's artist spotlight on the Modern Beat News Podcast, is Jennifer Anne, vocalist of the Modern Beat Orchestra. She will be discussing her musical influences, future releases, and more on Modern Beat News. The episode airs February 22, 2010.

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Jennifer Anne Simons is a singer-songwriter from south Florida and lead vocalist in The Modern Beat Orchestra. Her sultry sound and soulful stylings decorate dance music in such a way that it leaves the listener wanting more. At times simply stated, and always enchanting, Simons performs all featured vocal parts, utilizing her sheer talent, unstoppable range, and clear tone.

Simons has had extensive vocal performance training in the areas of classical, jazz, gospel, and theater music. Her performances include a variety of venues ranging from small accapella ensembles to performing musicals such as Les Miserable on the Kravis Center Stage in West Palm Beach, FL. She has also performed with the legendary house musician, Darryl Pandy and written and recorded music for corporate accounts internationally. Her music has taken her to national and international competitions reaching across the globe from The Performing Arts Center of Tampa, FL to as far as Saltsburg, Austria.

This month on the Modern Beat News Podcast our production and technology feature will be Ben Jayakody, Director of Prime Loops, a loop and sample creation company based in London. The podcast airs on Feb. 22, 2010 - so make sure you catch it!

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Along with a great selection of new dance music from independent artists and labels, We will be playing segments from various sound suites released by Prime Loops throughout the episode. One of those featured will be their new release "Ghetto House Grooves" for details about this release, please see below.

For those of you not familiar with Prime Loops - here's a little background info:

From the Prime Loops Website:
Prime Loops supply royalty free loops and samples for the creative producer. We have thousands of inspiring loops and samples in all the latest formats and genres. From Dirty Electro Loops, Classical String Loops, Hip Hop Samples to Synth loops.

Each sound is expertly and intricately created, optimized, and individually mastered. We take a great deal of care making sure each sample is of the utmost quality.

All our loops and samples are multi-format, and you can choose which format you would like to download before purchasing.

Modern Beat Digital Records is excited to announce the reformatting of their monthly Podcast to include the best in progressive house, techno, trance, breaks, deep house, and more from the best independent electronic dance music artists and labels around. Each episode contains featured artists and guests, dance music news and events, production tips, and more.

“Our Podcast is listed in the iTunes directory along with a continuously growing list of Podcast directories covering both music and technology genres,” said David Edward Jensen, president of Modern Beat Productions, LLC. “Podcasts are an excellent way of getting exposure to independent record labels and artists alike.”

Independent artists and record labels interested in submitting music to the Modern Beat News Podcast are encouraged to submit their music to Modern Beat Digital Records via their SoundCloud account at:
http://soundcloud.com/modernbeatdigital/dropbox.

For detailed instructions regarding submitting music for the Podcast, please visit: www.ModernBeatDigital.com/podcast_submissions

If you have any questions, please contact info@ModernBeatProductions.com with PODCAST in the subject line.

David Edward Jensen - President & CEO
Modern Beat Productions, L.L.C. & Modern Beat Digital Records

After plenty of time in the studio, the Modern Beat Orchestra is ready to release their long-awaited first single from their upcoming album!

"Talk to You" featuring Jennifer Anne, is loaded with eight different remixes by the Modern Beat Orchestra, including progressive house, breaks, live, vocal and dub mixes. Coming soon to on Modern Beat Digital Records and most major online retailers!

After months in the studio and on set, the Modern Beat Orchestra has put together a full-length new album, due early next year along with live-show-only remixes, fresh new videos and animations, and a completely enthralling live show experience to promote their new album and releases! The result is an amazing multimedia performance you have to see to believe!

ModernBeatOrchestra.com // MySpace.com/ModernBeatOrchestra