Episode 228: Perfect

This week's theme song from Fairground Attraction! ~ We - along with Simon's brother, Tony Cowell - investigate the controversial release of Adam Lambert's pre-Idol studio material with Indie label HiFi Recordings. Are the people at this little label REALLY "sleazy opportunists" like so many Adam fans think?

PLUS! Mail from: Maya Azucena. Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "Get Over It" by Stars Go Dim!

227 Winner for the second time: WILL CHAMPLIN from NASHVILLE, TN with “Killing Me With Twilight” – Power Pop

THE CONTENDERS

• CLINT CRISHER from LOS ANGELES, CA USA with “Precious Jewel”– Power Pop
• BETA RAYS from LONDON, UK with “Set It Up” – Rock G
• LOURDS from NEW YORK, USA with “Erased” – Rock A
• RAY SCOTT PARDUE from COLOGNE, GERMANY with “Die For U” – Pop
  

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

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

Fame Games Radio Candid Camera (July 02 2009)

Check out the Thursday 228 Semifinal betting results LIVE!
Find out who the Fame Games panel placed their money on!!

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The Global Breakthrough Chart (227 Edition part 2)

The number 1 spot in this week's Global Breakthru Chart is to come! Can hip-hop reign again!?

The conclusion of this two-part show includes The Cowell Factor with Tony Cowell where he names more Fame Games artists as his picks for the week as well as all the hot gossip of the latest talent show!

Catch the first part of this week's chart! This week, we interveiw ON THE RED CARPET, talking about life as a Cowell, TONY COWELL!

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
ARMEN from NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA USA with his HIP-HOP/WORLD track "HIGH ROLLA"

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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The Global Breakthrough Chart (227 Edition part 1)

In last week's show, ARMEN was back on top again will he manage to do it again? LISTEN to the the Global Breakthru Chart!

This show includes the exciting RED CARPET interveiw from our very own TONY COWELL!! We hear all about his new book and what her really wanted to be when he grew up!

Don't forget about the great music as well! During this first part you find out what songs are 11-20! Did your favorites make it this week?
Part 2 available for I-tunes downloads on Monday!! The conclusion of the chart in part 2 will reveal the new number one and also 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 this 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
ARMEN from NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA USA with his hip-hop/world track "High Rolla"

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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Red Carpet: Marc Black

Marc Black's Oohh I Love My Coffee is a staple in the Fame Games office, hear from the man who created it in this exclusive full-length interview from this FOLK singer/songwriter out of Woodstock, NY! LISTEN NOW!!

Marc's achievements on Fame Games are very considerable including 2008 Folk Artist of the Year. Great intrerview, great guy - don't miss it!

This interveiw is exclusive to the Fame Games Global Breakthru Chart Edition 21 which steams online at http://www.famegamesradio/ and http://www.meermusic.com/

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Semifinal: 228

If you're tired of hearing the same 20 songs over and over on the radio, listen to today's Fame Games Semifinal and be astonished at the amazing music found online! Today was a MONSTER of a show!

Voting and reviewing is always open for all music on Fame Games, so get online and support your favorite acts. Each time you vote you are helping Independent artists breakthru!

WILL CHAMPLIN won Track of the Week in Episode 227 for the second time with KILLING ME WITH TWILIGHT! Which acts will go on to compete from today's Semifinal!

Today's artists included:

Clint Crisher
Jason Zerbin

Midori and Audioclique

Ray Scott Pardue

Jason Adamo

Chix 6

Beckon Q

Beta Rays

Twaang

Full Turnout

All Day Sucker

Natalie Semkiw

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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.

Enjoy the show!

Fame Games Radio Candid Camera (July 01 2009)

Check out the Wednesday 229Q Track Off LIVE! Who will be in today's Track Off!!

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 229Q

The finish to yesterday's exciting show ended with Tha Final Chapter winning Track of the Day with Who's the Dopest! Check out today's show. LISTEN NOW!!

Which tracks are worthy of advancing to next week's 229 Semifinal? You'll have to listen to find out AND you're gonna be blown away by the talent!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: MusicPlus, Robin, Studioboss, Hard2Pleez, RandyDog, Studioboss, HonestAngel, KenMorrison and Chocolatebubbles! Here's what one of them had to say, ‘‘This is a new one from Ribkat and Josy, and it sounds great, new vibe, new arrangements with some live instruments. Great mix, and you can tell the difference in the quality, and the vocals sound tight. Welcome back to the FG´s.‘‘

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

RIBKAT AND JOSYB

ALYSHEN

JIM ALLCHIN

EMBUR

MICKEY HAZE

KEEGAN SMITH & THE FAM

TWELVE34

NATALIE SEMKIW

BLAINE MINYARD

PLAYGROUND ETIQUETTE

HECTOR MURRIETA

LEE WHITTAKER

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AND LISTEN & VOTE!
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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.

Follow Fame Games on Twitter, FaceBook, MySpace and YouTube. Become part of the Fame Games experience!

Enjoy the show!

Fame Games Radio Candid Camera (June 30 2009)

Check out the Tuesday 229Q Track Off LIVE! Find out who won Track of the Day!!

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 229Q

Red Goodbye clenched Monday's Track of the Day title! Will today be as equally exciting?!!

It's another good day of songs with tracks that the old and young will want to download and checkout!

Which tracks are worthy of advancing the the Semifinal?

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: RandyDog, Studioboss, HonestAngel, KatieSakki, Kronk, Valygirl and SFX! Here's what one of them had to say, "These two should have the world by the short hairs!!! They are the perfect example of why Fame Games is so important!!! How can they be indie??? It’s almost criminal!”

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

THA FINAL CHAPTER

CLINT CRISHER

EPYLLION

BECKON Q

ALEX LALONDE

TWAANG

ZOE HANDSCOMB

TWO SECONDS AWAY

THE CHANDALIERS

12 STAGE

FULL TURNOUT

UNERWHELMED

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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.

Follow Fame Games on Myspace, Twitter, FaceBook and YouTube and be part of the Fame Games experience!

Enjoy the show!

Fame Games Radio Candid Camera (June 29 2009)

Check out the Monday 229Q Track Off LIVE! Find out who won Track of the Day!!

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Fame Games Radio Candid Camera (June 26 2009)

Check out the Friday 227 Final and find out who won Track of the Week!

Will Champlin won last week's Track of the Week! This week, it's 4 artists will challenge them!

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026 Cowell Factor

Following the sad death of Michael Jackson - I attempt to analyse what lessons we can learn about that class A drug called FAME.

But first, the Fame Games talent bank!

When I dig deep into the Fames Games talent bank I always get a sweet surprise. This week I found British folk singer Mark Abis with his song Stronger than Desire - Which for me kinda captures the heart and soul of an early Dylan. I don’t think Folk music performed as well as this gets enough of a mention on Fame Games. Well done Mark - I for one am really grateful you’re here.

I was also very impressed with Brighton band Keena. I just Love the cutsie sound you get on your song Butterfly. And Katerina - you look really hot! And my record industry spies tell me you are already getting a name out there. Keep gigging because I have a feeling they’re right.

So what’s been happening in Cowell World? - I’ll tell you.

After five years on the hit show, Simon has made it clear that the next series of X Factor will be his last. He also says he wants Cheryl Cole to become the new main face of the show. Well, it’s certainly a cute face - but I’m not so sure she has quite enough clout to carry it off. She’s just too nice.

Meanwhile Simon has announced he is to join forces with billionaire tycoon Sir Philip Green to launch a billion-pound global TV empire. And one of their first targets could be Britain’s own ITV network.

Michael Jackson - first off - my thanks to all of you who emailed me about the death of Michael Jackson. Clearly Some of you were very upset. But I do appreciate all your comments.

So here’s the thing. - whatever you think of Michael Jackson - he was, without question a musical genius. And I think its one of those situations where today we have to forget all the controversy and just remember the music. Jackson leaves behind such a massive musical legacy.

But Fame is like a drug - and you can overdose on it.

Did Michael Jackson really overdose on Fame? Did he ever learn how to handle fame? Or was he merely a gifted performer who never had a childhood?

Probably no celebrity has been as revered over the past 40 years as much as Jackson. And I guess when so many people love your music - it starts to change you. You buy into the hype.

So which Michael Jackson will be remembered? The unsurpassed entertainer, the gifted and driven song-and-dance man who wielded rhythm and melody. Or the bizarre and troubled figure he later became?

He was working on a stadium spectacle for 50 shows in London this summer, and now we will never know if all his skill and showmanship could have given him a new start.

To say he was troubled - is an understatement. But for me…Jackson was merely a great musician and a compelling performer. I know nothing else about the man inside.

But I will remember his music - forever.

If you want to comment on the death of Michael Jackson - or anything else - email me please at tony@famegamesradio.com

The Cowell Factor

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

Qualifier Show: Monday 229Q

12 songs that all impressed us! It was a great show but who one Track of the Day?!

A big thanks goes out to all of our ROCK STAR reviewers: Chocolatebubbles, RandyDog, Studioboss, Cruncher, HonestAngel and JeremyJ! Here's what one of them had to say, “This stuff honestly makes me sick, but you’re not targeting to me your going for the tweens and this is perfect for a movie or show that targets these type of people. Very good with the lyrics and how your relate it to stuff that get you excited!”

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

They include:
STEFANI SCOVOLO

MIND TRIPS

CHRIS MILLER

CORRADO ROSSI

RED GOODBYE

VICTORIA AITKEN

A NEW BREED OF MONKEY

SNAPP

VENICE MAKI

CHARLYNNE

CHIX 6

AGAINST GRACE

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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.

Enjoy the show!