Incubus producer Jim Wirt’s next hit:
Modena’s Second Time Around
January 21, 2011
prlog.org

Rave reviews follow Modena’s announcement of release Second Time Around, the title
track from their EP, recorded fall of 2010 at Closer Look Studios with Jim Wirt, producer
of Hoobastank, Incubus, Jack’s Mannequin and other hit artists.

“The EP is so solid, you could mix it into any FM rock station’s rotation without anyone
realizing they were hearing an indie label band.” - forthesound.com

The new music represents a monumental step for the Carolina rockers, as they release
this EP under the umbrella of their new label Filament Records and will be playing regional
shows and festivals to promote it through their booking agency C&A Media Group.

" Modena rocks hard... super heavy guitars with GREAT vocal harmonies -- reminds me
of ALICE IN CHAINS.. They are amazing musicians, and I really enjoyed working with
them. They listened to me, but at the same time very meticulous about their parts..
Together we made an amazing album with great commercial potential." Jim Wirt, Producer.

Wirt’s hand is obvious on the EP, with the production quality he is known for. His musical
genius rarely matched, Wirt places light touches on songs that other producers can’t. He
polishes the music without over-producing, so a song holds onto it’s edge while being
transformed into a radio ready recording.

“Some bands are fair, some good and others “shouldn’t quit their day jobs”! Every once
in a while, though, you run into a band that has success written all over it. That is the
category Modena falls in.” - Gulf Coast Music Review

The December 2010 release of the EP Second time around is the band’s first effort with
indie label Filament records. Award winning producer Jim Wirt (Incubus, Hoobastank)
recorded and produced the songs at Closer Look Studios, where the bands spend a
week secluded with Wirt and his musical genius. The recording session was inspirational
and they are making preparations to return to the studio to finish out a full length with
Wirt next year.