Episode 213: Englishman in New York

This week's theme from STING! ~ Cold Play, Duffy, Adele, Estell and Radiohead…just some of the names who took the top awards in this years Grammys. Is there a new British invasion in the US? What do they have that's so special all of a sudden? Will the Fame Games charts be next?

Another hot topic in the portion of Fame Games called Indie Insider Information.

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: Mason Taylor from A'tris and Matty Kenny; Fame Games Countdown: Songs You Don't Want to Hear While Hungover and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "I Fell In Love" by BETA RAYS!

Because of Beta Rays Track of the Month win, we start this week with 5 fresh, new acts! Which one will be the new Track of the Week?

THE CONTENDERS

• DALTON from FRANKLIN, USA with “Life Afraid”– Power Ballad
• ARMEN from NORTH HOLLYWOOD, USA with “Never Used To Be Like This” –R&B
• JAKE NIEMI from FLINT MICHIGAN, USA with “Last Second” –Pop
• RIBKAT & JOSYB from LOS ANGELES, CA USA with “Daylight” – Hip-Hop
• EDIAN from LONDON, UK with “Falling” – Power Ballad

THE RESULTS!
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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
dj crier, Paul, Graham, Jake, Lexy & Sid

xxxxx

Semifinal: 213

dj crier was a chatterbox during today's show, hardly letting Graham get in a word!! Lexy kept even quieter than usual because of her sore throat and Jake...well, he got picked on as usual!

With so much great music in today's Semifinal, it was hard to decide who to put our money on!! Will Graham pick the obvious "Graham aritsts" like Finding Jimmy Hoffa and Dalton or will he go for the pop sound of Jake Neimi?

Have you guessed the theme tune for this week yet? This week's clues include: "Englishman," "New York," and "Sting." Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and get a special dedication on Friday's show! Maybe dj crier will send you lots of kisses too! Email your answer to contest@famegamesradio.com

Today's artists included:

Finding Jimmy Hoffa

Armen

Jake Niemi

Dalton

Dave Diedrich

Shayfer James

Live Hart

Edian

Against Grace

Two Spot Gobi

Derek Stroker

All Day Sucker

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If you like this show, then you'll LOVE the Global Breakthru Chart which airs on the weekends! Hear the week's top 20 tracks as well as EXCLUSIVE gossip from Tony Cowell.

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 214Q

No Second Troy stole the spotlight as their first submission was a success with us here at Fame Games, even if the reviewers did not feel the same way!

There were a lot of cold vibes in the studio today as many songs were dubbed "nothing new;" but there were still some impressive submissions that dj crier and even Paul could dub as The Next Big Radio Hit!

Have you guessed the theme tune for this week yet? Today's clue: "Sting." (Clues so far have included "Englishman" and "New York"). Come on, just type in the three words into Google to see what comes up! Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and get a special dedication on Friday's show! Maybe dj crier will send you lots of kisses too! Email your answer to contest@famegamesradio.com

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: HonestAngel, 335, CorderoPopstar, TJCombs, Hard2Pleez, Robin, beegee, Kronk, SummerJade Youngbrown, Vocalrest Thumbs and KenMorrison! Here's what one of them had to say, ‘‘This is probably the best all around hip-hop track from Armen. He always brings the heat and the streets would kill for this. Straight club banga and it makes you wanna ´´Step your game up´´ I think he wrote this for all them HATERS. Mad props homie this is the BUSINESS right herrrr. ‘‘

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

NO SECOND TROY

JPS

A´TRIS

ZAK DANIELS AND THE ONE EYED SNAKES

EMON & CO

AND I´VE LANDED

CHARLES DAVID SHARP

TWAANG

DYING BREEDS

ALISHA & NICOLE

CHRIS DICKSON

ARMEN!

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If you like this show, then you'll LOVE the Global Breakthru Chart which airs on the weekends! Hear the week's top 20 tracks as well as EXCLUSIVE gossip from Tony Cowell.

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 214Q

In this episode Midori and Audioclique wow'd the Fame Games panel and new comers Look, I'm a Ghost are a hit with Teens Jake and Lexy!

What other tracks are worthy of being on your playlist? Did the Indian song from The Freaky Devotees Band get a green light? Was Graham impressed with the hip-hop track featuring Sean Kingston?

How well do you know the "classic" songs? Can you guess this week's theme tune? Today's clue: "New York." (Monday's clue was "Englishman.") Make sure you tune in to Wednesday's show to get the last clue! Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and get a special dedication on Friday's show!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: 335, GregWalters, ChantelleWhite, Studioboss, Valygirl, TJCombs, Hotboy, JamesWalker, DJSunBeat, Hearingade, Ricky, Ken Morrison, Robin, HonestAngel, Chocolatebubbles, Hard2Pleez, Thumbs and arabking! Here's what one of them had to say, “This song left me feeling pumped up and inspired. It’s got a great beat and I’m fascinated by the verses and how Clint fires the vocals. I think it’s the best song this time round for sure.”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

MIDORI AND AUDIOCLIQUE

WEST OF WINNIPEG

WINTER SPRINGS

LOOK I´M A GHOST

WE ARE THE MIGHTY

WE SURRENDER

AFTER THE ICE

CLINT CRISHER

JASON ADAMO

SYMPATHY F

THE FREAKY DEVOTEES BAND

TONE


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Qualifier Show: Monday 214Q

In this episode take a listen to the bands that blew the Fame Games panel away! I'll give you a hint, the first band, My Passion, is just what Graham needed to wakeup his Monday!

Lexy was feeling a bit ill after a crazy weekend and was looking for some music to lift her spirits, did the last song from All Day Sucker to that for her?

How well do you know the "classic" songs? Can you guess this week's theme tune? Today's clue: "Englishman." Make sure you tune in to Tuesday and Wednesday shows to get more clues!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: KenMorrison, Chocolatebubbles, HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, 335, Robin, vocalrest, Deelicious, lauraswains, Ricky, cong, KatieSakkie, Thumbs and ChantelleWhite! Here's what one of them had to say, “Big, big fan of this band! Their music, especially this song reeks of summer smash hit. However, there are some interesting sounds in here that may have been overdone a bit. Still a good song, but a grower it’ll be.”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

MY PASSION
RONNIE AKA BHAKTI RASA
SEFTON, AGAINST GRACE
FRIENDS OF MAN, DALTON
EPYLLION
DASTARDS
TWELVE34
THE SANDERSON PITCH
LATE MODEL JESUS
ALL DAY SUCKER

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If you like this show, then you'll LOVE the Global Breakthru Chart which airs on the weekends! Hear the week's top 20 tracks as well as EXCLUSIVE gossip from Tony Cowell.

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008 Cowell Factor

This week American Idol dumps some bad singers for a change as the public take over the voting. I'll also let you in on who’s going to be mentoring the top 12. And… without a man boob in sight - I lift the lid on the fame games talent bank to reveal two more of my favorite artists.

Has anyone noticed that just about every former Idol contestant appears to be on the Billboard chart this week. David Archuleta, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Hicks.

Back in Hollywood, the Idol rumors continue to fly over who’s going to mentor the final 12. Listen to this podcast as I reveal two more artists that are possibly in the running. My advice? – Oh Please….just keep them young.

Now it's time to get my man boobs out Aussie singer Diana Anaid and her song Last Thing. This is pure hot pop – and with some very tight and angry lyrics. I love it! Next up is a British band Two Spot Gobi with their song Sunshine Lady– I reckon this is probably the best new band I’ve heard in a long while.

I have to thank all you guys for your emails. This week Fame Gamer Kitana, really got me thinking. She says..."Hey Tony, what is more important to a 'HIT SONG' the melody or the lyrics?"

So I couldn’t help but wonder - What really makes a song stand out – what makes it a hit? You'll have to listen and find out!

Bill in NYC also emailed me and he says. "Tony, Now that you've heard all the quality talent here... what will you do about it? You come across as "one of us!" Is that put on or is it real?"

Bill, Bill Bill - The Cowell’s are real – we mean what we say. Listen to this podcast and hear my two cents.

But I will tell you this, I will always let you know the music I like at Fame Games. I’ll tell you the music I don’t like – if you want – but that would only prove negative. And I don’t do negative. I’m here to be positive and hopefully give you the confidence never to give up on your hopes and your dreams of being famous and getting your music noticed.

So if you want to talk about it – go ahead – make my day – email me at tony@famesgamesradio.com - if you dare…

The Cowell Factor

If you've only got ONE shot at FAME you might as well get it right!!

The Global Breakthrough Chart (211 Edition part 2)

A countdown chart soley devoted to Independent Music! Who will top the charts this week? Listen to the conclusion of this week's countdown!

This show includes The Cowell Factor with Tony Cowell; hear all the latest gossip on today's talent shows as well as Tony's Fame Games picks for the week!

Don't forget to listen to the 1st part which includes The Red Carpet Interview with the founder of Musik1, Josh East.

Hear DJ Sid Olivera, DJ Crier and songwriter/producer Paul Sedkowski countdown this week's Top 20 Fame Games tracks! The tracks are selected based soley on votes, making this chart based on MERIT!


Last Week's No. 1 Track

STARS GO DIM from TULSA, OK USA with his R&B track "Get Over It"


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Do you agree with this week's chart? Vote for your favorite artists and see them move up, closer to NUMBER 1!


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The Global Breakthrough Chart (211 Edition part 1)

A countdown chart soley devoted to Independent Music! Who will top the charts this week? Listen to part one of this two part countdown!

This show includes The Red Carpet Interview with the founder of Musik1, Josh East. As well as the songs 11-20!

Don't forget to listen to the conclusion in part 2 which includes The Cowell Factor with Tony Cowell, and hear all the latest gossip on today's talent shows as well as Tony's Fame Games picks for the week!

Listen to DJ Sid Olivera, DJ Crier and songwriter/producer Paul Sedkowski countdown this week's Top 20 Fame Games tracks! The tracks are selected based soley on votes, making this chart based on MERIT!

Last Week's No. 1 Track

STARS GO DIM from TULSA, OK USA with his R&B track "Get Over It"


Let us know what you think of our Global Breakthrough Chart show! it's a RADICAL idea and it's just what music needs!


Do you agree with this week's chart? Vote for your favorite artists and see them move up, closer to NUMBER 1!


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Enjoy the show!