Liquid Blue Hot News 2004

News Flash : 12/31/2003

Liquid Blue Performs at Excalibur in Vegas For New Year's

 

For the fourth consecutive year Liquid Blue will perform on the Las Vegas strip for New Year's eve. The band performs two private special invitation shows (7:00 & 10:00).

 

 

News Flash : 12/31/2004

"Real" Breaks The NMW AC Top-40 Chart at #38 

 

"Real" has broken into the Top-40 charts of New Music Weekly at #38. On this very same day (12/31/04), the song went to number 1 on the World Music chart at Garageband.com  

 

 

 

News Flash : 12/30/2004

Liquid Blue To Perform Live in Studio KNKK (The Knack) 107.1 

 

The Knack 107.1 FM Radio in Lake Havasu, will host Liquid Blue live & unplugged in the studio on December 30th on the morning show with DJ Double J. "Real" has been on the Knack's Top 40 playlist for several week and is getting 25 to 30 spins per week on "The Knack" and over 300 per week nationwide. 

 

 

News Flash : 12/27/2004

"Show Me Love" Selected As Track Of The Week

 

Show Me Love was honored as Track of the Day on Dec 16th at Garageband.com, and Track of the Week on Dec 27th, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners. 13 of the 14 songs on Supernova have now won at least one award.

 

 

News Flash : 12/15/2004

Liquid Blue Invited To Meet Former President Jimmy Carter

 

Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter, met with Liquid Blue in Los Angeles on Dec 15th to show appreciation for the band's new single, REAL, which is a tribute to great leaders who have fought for human rights, peace and justice. Press Release

 

 

News Flash : 12/13/2004

"If You Gotta Ask" Wins Dallas Songwriters 2004 Song Contest

 

The 2004 Dallas Songwriters Song Contest, sponsored by Gibson Guitars, announced the winners for 2004 on Dec 4th at the DSA awards luncheon in Dallas. "If You Gotta Ask" was the First Place Winner in the Pop/Rock/Alt/R&B/Urban category. "Can't Stop It" finished 2nd in the same category as Liquid Blue went 1-2! "Real" was a winner as well, finishing 2nd in the Easy Listening category. Only one other artist, Will Hopkins of Nashville, had 3 winning songs. All the winning songs will be featured on the DSA 2004 compilation CD.

 

 

News Flash : 12/13/2004

"Kashmir" Selected As Track Of The Week

 

Songs for Supernova continue to recieve more honors as Kashmir was honored as Track of the Week Dec 13-18 at Garageband.com, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners. It was also named Track of the Day on Nov 30th

 

 

News Flash : 12/10/2004

"Real" Makes Up & Coming Chart  in New Music Weekly

 

Real, a song that has reached number one on two different Indie charts, has now charted in New Music Weekly, reaching number 16 on the Up & Coming Chart. The song also made the "Most Added" chart, as it was the 11th most added song to radio playlists in the USA this week. NMW is one of the "big four" chart publications which include Billboard, Hits and Radio & Records.

 

 

News Flash : 12/8/2004

"Arms Of Love" Selected As Track Of The Day

 

Arms of Love was honored as Track of the Day on Nov 13th, and Dec 11th at Garageband.com, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners.

 

 

News Flash : 12/8/2004

Splash in San Diego CityBeat: "Big Year For Blue"

 

Quote "By most standards, the North County dance-pop band has had a bitchin’ year that included a 60-country world tour, inclusion on the Peace Not War II benefit CD alongside the likes of Jane’s Addiction and Le Tigre, and the release of their debut album Supernova. Their song “If You Gotta Ask” was named the official campaign theme song of ill-fated presidential candidate Ralph Nader, and their tune “Real”—partially a tribute to Senator John McCain—resulted in an invitation to meet the Arizona politician on Election Day". Click here to read full story

 

 

News Flash : 12/6/2004

"Pretend" Selected As Track Of The Week and Track of the Day

 

Pretend was honored as Track of the Week Dec 6-12 at Garageband.com, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners. It was also named Track of the Day on Nov 29th

 

 

News Flash : 11/24/2004

Band Signs Major U.S. Distribution Deal

 

On November 24th PCT Music signed Liquid Blue to a two year record distribution contract. PCT Music is based in Michigan and owned by PC Treasures, Inc., one of the worlds largest distributors of CD Rom software. Limited distribution will begin in January, but by April Supernova will be available in all Targets, Walgreen's and Rite Aid stores across the country. (more below)

 

 

News Flash : 11/24/2004

Band Named One of "America's Best Independent Artists"

 

PCT Music has searched all year for the best unsigned bands in the USA and has selected and signed 24 artists including Liquid Blue to their "America's Best Independent Artists" distribution program.  

 

 

News Flash : 11/23/2004

Supernova Gets "Editor's Pick" at Smother.net

 

Smother.net has reviewed Supernova and made the album one of their "editor's picks". The writer, J Sin, states: "What I enjoy most about their music is the content of lyric’s character. They discuss issues and political landscapes that most Americans ignore out of their own ignorance and laziness. Well Liquid Blue is having none of that; they choose to deliver these important messages in a format that spans continents but has a home with each one of us. Full article here. Visit www.Smother.net 

 

 

News Flash : 11/22/2004

"Real" Selected As Track Of The Week for 2nd Time

 

Real was honored as Track of the Week Nov 22-28 at Garageband.com, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners. Real has won numerous awards and is getting significant airplay in the USA.

 

 

News Flash : 11/19/2004

Liquid Blue Featured in New Music Weekly

 

New Music Weekly, a weekly music trade publication, ran a photo of the band in the Nov 19th issue. NMW is an industry mainstay, similar to Billboard Magazine. The photo caption reads "Liquid Blue for President? New emerging band Liquid Blue has been campaigning as of late, gaining attention of people such as Senator John McCain. Liquid Blue is due to release their debut single "Real" to radio nationally in the coming weeks. They have already received acclaimed reviews on their new material and radio is sure to enjoy the sound".

 

 

News Flash : 11/18/2004

"Give Me Back My Heart" Is Featured Song at Broadjam

 

Broadjam selected "Give Me Back My Heart" as their featured song the week of Nov 18th. The feature states: This is alternative music. Liquid Blue could be the best alternative pop band you hear all year. 

 

 

News Flash : 11/17/2004

"Rhythm Of Love" Selected As Track Of The Day for Third Time

 

Rhythm of Love, was honored as Track of the Day on Nov 17th and Nov 27th at Garageband Records, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners. This is the 2nd & 3rd time the song has won Track of the Day.

 

 

News Flash : 11/13/2004

"Real" Selected As Track Of The Day for Third Time

 

Real was honored as Track of the Day on Nov 13th and Nov 21st at Garageband.com, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners. Real has won this honor three times and also won Track of the Week recently.

 

 

News Flash : 11/5/2004

Icon Magazine Raves About Supernova In Album Review

 

Icon-Magazine.com, a leading music webzine has published an extensive interview with Scott Stephens and a review of Liquid Blue's new CD Supernova. Here is the CD review: San Diego activist recording artist Liquid Blue stands out as an original and intelligent voice for positive change. The band turns social commentary into art. Their debut album, Supernova, combines western pop melodies with exotic East Indian instrumentation to delivery a hard dose of progressive political commentary. 

The band aims to raise public awareness with a mission to promote positive social change and shed some light on the dark corners of reality. It's music with a message. www.Icon-Magazine.com 

 

 

News Flash : 11/3/2004

Liquid Blue In Studio Guests at KJMB-FM 100.3 

 

DJ Jim Morris of KJMB-FM in Blythe featured Liquid Blue live in studio on Wednesday, Nov 3rd, the day after the election. KJMB is one of the many radio stations airing Liquid Blue's new single (Real) in regular rotation. 

 

 

News Flash : 11/2/2004

Band Meets With Popular Senator John McCain

 

Long time US senator John McCain invited Liquid Blue to meet him at his office in Phoenix, Arizona on election day, November 2nd. Senator McCain is one of the nine "world heroes" honored in Liquid Blue's song, REAL. The band presented him with a framed 11x14 print of the artwork used in the Supernova CD booklet, which contain the lyrics of the song. McCain is a potential presidential candidate for 2008 and is by far the most respected and popular US Senator today. Press Release

 

 

News Flash : 11/2/2004

"Rescue" Selected As Track Of The Day

 

"Rescue", was honored as Track of the Day on Nov 2nd and Nov 16th at Garageband Records, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners. With 195,000 songs on Garageband, there is lots of competition.

 

 

News Flash : 11/1/2004

"Can't Stop It" Wins Best Song of the Month For October

 

'Can't Stop It' was named Best Song of the Month for October 2004 at Songwriter Universe.

 

 

News Flash : 10/27/2004

"Real" Building Momentum With Broadcast Radio Airplay

 

"Real", the first single from "Supernova", is now in regular rotation on 19 broadcast radio stations, including:
WLXR Onalaska, WI
WQKX Selinsgrove, PA
WVIQ St. Croix, V.I.
WQKX Selinsgrove, PA
WXLM Greenwich, CN
KCDY Carlsbad, NM
KQID Alexandria, LA
KGLI Sioux City, IA
WIFX Whitesburgh, KY 
WIQQ Greenville, MS
WCIR Beckley, WV

 

 

News Flash : 10/19/2004

Dallas Songwriters Contest Nominates 3 Liquid Blue Songs

 

Real, If You Gotta Ask and Can't Stop It have been announced as semifinalists of the Dallas Songwriters 2004 Song Contest. Winner will be announced in December.

 

 

News Flash : 10/16/2004

"Rhythm Of Love" Selected As Track Of The Day

 

Rhythm of Love, was honored as Track of the Day on Oct 16th at Garageband Records, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners.

 

 

News Flash : 10/112004

Liquid Blue Featured On Compilation With Major Artists

 

The track "Making Up" is featured on a compilation CD titled "Peace Not War, Volume II". The double album will have distribution in 21 countries and includes many internationally acclaimed artists such as Jane's Addiction, Sonic Youth, Faithless, Jurassic 5, Ani DiFranco and more. For more info and to purchase the CD, go to www.Peace-Not-War.org 

To view complete list of artists click here.

 

 

News Flash : 10/1/2004

"Rescue" Wins Best Song of the Month For September

 

Rescue was named Best Song of the Month for September 2004 at Songwriter Universe.

 

 

News Flash : 9/25/2004

"Real" Named Best Produced Song Ever at Garageband.com

 

Real has been named the #1 Best Produced Song, overall, all-time at Garageband.com, which has more than 195,000 songs uploaded by over 125,000 bands! To date, Real has won more than 30 awards at Garageband.

 

 

 

 

News Flash : 9/21/2004

10th Anniversary Celebration

 

10 years ago today the Liquid Blue name was trademarked, which signaled the birth of the band. Founding members Scott Stephens and Michael Vangerov celebrated the occasion in New York with current band members. (The band's first gig was actually Dec 31st, 1995 and there will be a formal  10-year anniversary celebration in Jan 2006 to commemorate the band's 10-year history

 

 

News Flash : 9/21/2004

"Supernova" Selected As Track Of The Day

 

Supernova, the title track of Liquid Blue's debut CD, was honored as Track of the Day on Sept 21st at Garageband Records, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners.

 

 

 

 

News Flash : 9/21/2004

"Supernova" Honored As Most Original Song in Pop/Rock

 

The title track from Supernova is ranked as the #1 Most Original Song in the Pop/Rock category, all-time, at Garageband. The song also ranks as the #3 Most Original Song overall (all categories combined), all-time.

 

 

 

News Flash : 9/20/2004

"Real" Selected As Track Of The Week

 

Real was honored as Track of the Week on Sept 20th at Garageband.com, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners.

 

 

News Flash : 9/15/2004

"Supernova" Reaches The Top Ten In Sales At CD Baby

 

 

Liquid Blue's debut CD, Supernova, has entered the top 10 in sales at CD Baby, the largest seller of independent music on the web. CD Baby currently represents over 75,000 artists! It has been a launching pads for acts such as Jack Johnson, Gary Jules & O.A.R., to name a few.
 

 

 

News Flash : 9/2/2004

"Real" Selected As Track Of The Day

 

Real was honored as Track of the Day on Sept 2nd at Garageband.com, due to the outstanding reviews it has earned from listeners.

 

 

News Flash : 9/1/2004

"Rhythm of Love" Wins VH1's Song of the Year Contest

 

Rhythm of Love finished 1st in the Song of the Year contest, in the Electronic/Dance category, for Aug 2004. Song of the Year is part of VH1's Save the Music Foundation.

 

 

News Flash : 8/26/2004

Band Back On The Road As World Tour Continues in Europe

 

Liquid Blue goes back to Europe (Aug 26-Oct 2) for the 3rd time this year, including:

Denmark

England

Ireland

Scotland

Iceland

Greenland

Immediately following Europe, the band heads for the east coast of the USA, including: St Johns (Canada), New York City, Halifax (Canada), Ben Harbor ME,  Boston MA, Newport RI. The band is now the most traveled band in history.

Press Release.

 

 

News Flash 8/21/2004: 

Rescue is the 6th Song From Supernova To Go To Number 1

 

Rescue has reached number one on the Broadjam Pop/Rock chart. A rep from Broadjam said Liquid Blue's accomplishment of six number ones is "more than amazing". Click here to view charts. Broadjam has over 100,000 songs competing for chart positions.

News Flash 8/21/2004: 

Headline: "Liquid Blue's Catchy Tunes Push Boundaries"

 

Surf City Times has published a review of Supernova in it's August 21st issue. Quote: "Liquid Blue has effectively created a new genre in our society" Quote: "Liquid Blue sings about issues that affect people worldwide, not merely about some poor American girl with nothing but love woes to torture her innocent mind". View full article

News Flash 8/20/2004: 

Anything Else But Reaches #1 on Broadjam World Chart

 

Anything Else But has become the 6th separate Liquid Blue song to chart on Broadjam and the fifth song to go to number one. The song hit #1 on the World Music chart. Click here to view charts.

News Flash 8/15/2004: 

Give Me Back My Heart is #1 on Broadjam R&B/Contemporary

 

Give Me Back My Heart is the 5th Liquid Blue song to reach the number one position on a Broadjam chart. It went to #1 on the Broadjam R&B/Contemporary Chart and is also went to #4 on the overall R&B chart. Click here to view charts.

News Flash 8/12/2004: 

Real Enters The Broadjam Earth Top 10 Chart!

 

REAL has hit the Earth Top 10 chart on Broadjam. This chart is a combination of all charts and genres combined, making it the toughest and most important Broadjam chart. Real has now charted in 10 separate categories and is still number one on the Pop/Easy Listening chart. Click here to view charts.

News Flash 8/8/2004: 

Real is #1 on the Broadjam Pop/Easy Listening Chart

 

REAL is tearing up the charts, hitting 10 separate Broadjam chart categories, including #1 on the Pop/Easy Listening chart, # 2 on the Pop chart, #3 on the California chart, #5 on the West chart, #8 on the US chart, #8 on the North America chart, #4 on the Ballad chart, #10 on the Fan Picks chart and #2 on the Female Vocals chart. Most significantly it has reached the overall Earth Top 10, hitting the number 9 spot. REAL is UNREAL! Click here to view charts.

News Flash 8/8/2004: 

Layla Loxa Featured In Filipinas Magazine

 

Filipinas Magazine has honored Layla Loxa in their August issue, which features the all-time greatest Filipinos in the sports world. In the article Layla is called the highest ranking Filipino surfer in history. The issue also features several of the most prominent Filipino athletes today and in years past. View full article

News Flash 8/7/2004: 

Arms of Love is #1 on the Broadjam Electronic/Dance Chart

 

Arms of Love hit #1 on the Broadjam Electronic/Dance chart. It also went to number 8 on the Broadjam Electronic chart and #5 on the Broadjam Up-tempo Chart. Click here to view charts.

News Flash 8/6/2004: 

Supernova Goes to #1 on the Broadjam Rock Chart

 

The Liquid Blue song Supernova went to #1 on the Broadjam Rock chart. It also hit number one on the Broadjam Rock/New Wave chart. The song made a third chart by reaching #8 on the female vocal chart. 

Click here to view charts.

News Flash 8/5/2004: 

Liquid Blue Song Featured On PEACE NOT WAR CD

 

 

Liquid Blue will be featured alongside major label acts on the upcoming Peace Not War II compilation CD. Making Up is the song that was selected. All proceeds from the sale of "Peace Not War" CDs go to groups which use non-violent means to stop  war & promote peace. Volume one raised over $100,000 and featured artists like Public Enemy, Ani DiFranco, Midnight Oil, Chumbawamba, Massive Attack and more. 

News Flash 8/5/2004: 

Article Compares Supernova To The Beatles 'Sgt. Pepper'

 

 

The North County Times published a feature article on the band in their Preview section, 8/5/2004. The headline reads "Local band takes 'Sgt Pepper' to the max". Writer Patricia Morris Buckley  discusses the influence of eastern music on the sound of Supernova with founder Scott Stephens. Click here to view full story

News Flash 7/29/2004: 

"Jagermeister to Sponsor Liquid Blue

 

 

Jagermeister has selected Liquid Blue for it's sponsorship program. This will mean lots of free giveaways (t-shirts, hats and other swag) at Liquid Blue shows. 

News Flash 7/27/2004: 

Pretend Now in Regular Rotation on 365Live Radio

 

Live365.com

 

Live365 Radio, one of the largest online radio stations in the world, have added the song "Pretend" to their play list. The song is played twice daily. Click here to listen.

News Flash 7/25/2004: 

Supernova Distribution Expands To Major Outlets

 

 

Supernova is now available at all major outlets including: 

Amazon, Tower Records, The Orchard, Borders, Circuit City, VH1 Sonic Net, Best Buy, CD Universe, Virgin Mega, Target, CD Baby & more

News Flash 7/21/2004: 

"Rescue" Chosen As Theme Song For Wyland Foundation

 

 Wyland Original Artwork

Letter from Wyland: 

"I would like to congratulate Liquid Blue on a superb album, Supernova. On behalf of the Wyland Foundation we are honored to feature your conservation song RESCUE as one of the official theme songs for the Wyland Foundation".

 

News Flash 7/15/2004: 

Remixes of "Arm of Love" & "Rhythm of Love" a hit with DJ's

 

DJ Andre's remixed versions of Rhythm of Love, Show Me Love and Arms of Love are being spun in clubs worldwide.  Click here to view comments from DJ's 

 

News Flash 7/1/2004: 

Supernova Getting Rave Reviews From Fans

 

Fans of Supernova have posted an extraordinary numbers of positive reviews on the internet. 

Click here to read Supernova reviews

 

 

News Flash : 6/18/2004

Renowned Artist "Wyland" Inspired by Song "Rescue"

 

Wyland, the world's Premier Ocean artist, has been a pioneer in the marine art movement since 1971. This painter, sculptor, and muralist is one of the most prolific and celebrated artists of our time.
Wyland has completed more than 93 of his landmark murals, the renowned Whaling Walls, throughout the world. It is estimated that more than one billion people are exposed to Wyland's art each year. Perhaps more than any other artist, he has raised the planet's environmental consciousness with regard to the oceans and their inhabitants.
Liquid Blue recently performed a show following a Wyland art exhibition in Juneau, Alaska. After the show Wyland and the band hung out and the artist listened to "Supernova" and was inspired by the song "Rescue", which is about the ocean environment. 

 

 

 

News Flash : 6/1/2004

Two Liquid Blue Songs Chosen for "Child Alive" CD

 

Get Me Music, a music distributor in Great Britain, will feature two Liquid Blue songs on their upcoming CD release, "Child Alive". Proceeds from the CD will go to care for children who have lost parents in war. Get Me Music selected the tracks "Anything Else But" and "Making Up" from Liquid Blue's debut CD "Supernova". Liquid Blue was the only artist with more than one track on this compilation CD. All tracks on the CD have a theme of peace and anti-war.

 

 

 

 

 

 

News Flash 5/29/2004: 

Band Named "Hottest Contemporary Act" for 2nd Straight Year

 

Liquid Blue has been named 2004's "Hottest Contemporary Act" in the United States. The selection was made by the National Music Awards for their 4rd annual on-line unsigned band awards.

News Flash 5/24/2004: 

John Kerry Campaign Compliments Supernova

 

            Photo: Sharon Farmer

 

 

 

After listening to Liquid Blue's new CD "Supernova", Jeffery Peters of the Kerry / Edwards for President campaign sent a letter to Liquid Blue, stating: "Supernova is a refreshing taste of personal expression". For more info go to www.johnkerry.com


 

News Flash : 5/12/2004

US Senator John McCain Honored by Supernova Track "Real"

 

United States Senator John McCain sent a personal letter to Scott Stephens of Liquid Blue, thanking him for composing the song "Real", which is a tribute to great leaders. Senator McCain has spent a distinguished career fighting corruption and money in politics. Visit his official site at http://mccain.senate.gov/
 

Click to view letter

 

 

 

News Flash : 5/5/2004

CityBeat Article Covers the Liquid Blue-Ralph Nader Story

 

CityBeat writers Ken Smith and Scoop Stevens discuss details on the Nader campaign theme song, Liquid Blue's "If You Gotta Ask" in today issue of San Diego CityBeat. Click here to view full story.

 

 

News Flash : 5/1/2004

2nd Leg of 2004 World Tour Begins in the Azores Islands

 

Ponta Delgada, Azores

Lisbon, Portugal

Vigo, Spain

Paris, France

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Hamburg, Germany

Oslo, Norway

Copenhagen, Denmark

Stockholm, Sweden

Tallinn, Estonia

St. Petersburg, Russia

Helsinki, Finland

Gdansk, Poland

Warnemunde, Germany

Helsingor, Denmark

Seattle, Washington

Ketchikan, Alasks

Juneau, Alaska

Skagway, Alaska

Victoria, Canada

 

 

 

News Flash : 4/27/2004

"If You Gotta Ask" is Theme Song for Presidential Candidate

 

Ralph Nader, a true American hero and running in the 2004 Presidential election, has chosen Liquid Blue's song "If You Gotta Ask" as his campaign theme song. To learn more about Nader and his long history of selfless public service, visit www.votenader.com The Nader campaign have posed two Liquid Blue songs on their official web site, "Real" and "If You Gotta Ask".

 

 

 

News Flash 4/27/2004: 

BlueGirls Sing National Anthem at Brand New Petco Park 

 

The BlueGirls, featuring Nikki Nova, Kristen Kelly, Layla Loxa and Devonne Dawn, sang the Star Spangled Banner at the San Diego Padres - Montreal Expos game April 27th. Devonne Dawn sang the Canadian National Anthem as well. 40,000+ were on hand to witness the girls and their four-part harmony and gave them a resounding response.

 

 

 

News Flash 4/25/2004: 

Michael Vangerov Signature Guitar Completed 

 

After one year in production, guitar maker Neal Moser, has completed a custom signature guitar designed by Michael Vangerov. Neal Moser is the designer of the BC Rich "Bich" guitar, played by the likes of Joe Perry and others. Michael was selected due to his phenomenal playing ability, his international exposure with Liquid Blue and his unique guitar design.  

 

 

 

News Flash 3/14/2004: 

Track (Supernova) Wins Award 

 

Liquid Blue just received notification from the Great American Song Contest that Bossa Supernova (the title track from Supernova) became a Top-5 winner in the pop category. The song was also a finalist in the Unisong International Song Contest 2003

 

 

News Flash : 1/31/2004

1st Leg of 2004 World Tour Begins in Auckland, New Zealand