Fame Games Radio: 2009-07-26

Friday, July 31, 2009

RERUN: 218 FINAL

Listen to the episode where All Day Sucker won Track of the Month! This show's theme from U2! ~ A very special guest, Jennifer Allison from Earth Xstasy Entertainment is here talking about music managers in the 21st century: Live with 'em, or live without 'em is the question.

Fame Games will resume programming on Monday, August 3rd! Until then, enjoy past Track of the Month wins from Fame Games Seasons 1-3! Tune in Monday and hear the 233Q show

Tune in to another exciting topic!

PLUS! Mail from: Killer Apollo. Fame Games Countdown: Music To Motivate You! And the Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "I Fell In Love" by BETA RAYS!

217 Track of the Week Winners: All Day Sucker from Los Angeles, CA USA with "Get High"

Listen and find out if they can do it again and become the NEW Track of the Month!

THE CONTENDERS

EDIAN from LONDON, UK with “She’s Not There”– Rock G
ARMEN from NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA USA with “Throw Ur Handz Up. Feat Mobelini” – Reggae
FULL TURNOUT from ROCKWOOD, CANADA with “Later” – Rock A
ALEXX CALISE from FORT LAUDERDALE, USA with “Out Of Sight” – Power Pop

THE RESULTS!
http://www.meermusic.com

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

RERUN: 212 Final

Hear again the episode where Beta Rays won track of the month in the 212 Final Rerun!!

As part of the Fame Games Alternative Programming this week, we'll be airing Track of the Month winners from Season 1-3! Regular programming will resume on Monday!

This episode's theme from NEIL YOUNG! ~ Music fans love it and major labels hate it…no…I’m not talking this year’s Grammy performances…I’m speaking of “Free Music” and it’s all over the internet. Which side of the fence are YOU on? Tune this week’s final when we put Josh East from OpenMusicWire, on the spot and ask, "Why should we give our music away for free?

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

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: All Day Sucker ; Fame Games Countdown: Songs While On a Plane and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "Worlds Apart" by ENNIS!

211 winners: Beta Rays from the UK with their rock track "I Fell In Love" Can they do it again and become the new Track of the Month?

THE CONTENDERS

ARMEN from NORTH HOLLYWOOD, USA with “Find A Way” – R&B
A´TRIS from BOSTON, USA with “Automatic Doors”– General Rock
AFTER THE ICE from LONDON, UK with “It Happens All The Time” – General Rock
AGAINST GRACE from RICHMOND VA, USA with “Ride Home” – General Rock

Thursday, July 30, 2009

RERUN: 203 FINAL

Listen AGAIN to the show where Stars Go Dim won Track of the Month! This week Fame Games will be airing past Track of the Month wins!

Fame Games will resume regular programming on Monday, August 3rd!

This episode's theme from Madonna! ~ The Hollywood Music Awards: It is the most anticipated music awards event of the fall and will take place tonight at the Hollywood Highlands in the world-famous Kodak Theatre complex in Hollywood, California. In tomorrow’s Indie Insider Information, we tell all - what happened, who won and who had the most fun!

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

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: The Influence; CD Baby Albums: Hello Hollywood; and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to most recent Track of the Month Winner - "By All Means" by National Product!

Three-Time Track of the Week winner's: Stars Go Dim with their General Rock track "Incredible" from Tulsa, OK USA

THE CONTENDERS

JOSYB from WALNUT, USA with “I Can’t Wait” – R&B
MIDORI AND AUDIOCLIQUE from SANTA ROSA, USA with “Just How Much” – Acoustic
VIEW FROM EVEREST from CLEVELAND, USA with “Heavenly Eyes” – Rock G
STEFANIE SHABASHOVA from NEW YORK, USA with “Don’t Call Me, I’ll Call You” – Pop

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

RERUN: 198 FINAL

Listen to the 198 Final RERUN! This week's theme from Pink Floyd
As part of this week's alternative programming, Fame Games will be airing some Track of the Month wins from Seasons 1 through 3. Regular programming will resume August 3rd.

In more ways the one, the song is a perfect backdrop to today’s Indie Insider topic - the contrast between the “haves” and have “nots;” those in power and those without, the wealthy versus the poor. The corporate record labels have now officially taken control of music on MySpace and if they are the “haves,” where does that leave the your hometown artists and bands?

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

PLUS! CD-Baby's Top-10 Albums from the Flava: World of Pink Special Dedication goes to: Great Big Nothing; and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "Now That We're Fallin'" by Will Champlin!

Reigning 3-time Track of the Week Winners: National Product from Huntington Beach, CA USA with their general rock track "By All Means"

THE CONTENDERS

DAVE GIBSON from LONDON/GLASGOW, UK with “Jazz Tune” – Multi-Style
BROOKS WOOD BAND from RALEIGH, NC USA with “More Than I Can Show” – General Rock
STARS GO DIM from TULSA, OK USA with “Crazy” – General Rock
JOSY.B from Walnut, USA with “I Should Have Known Better” – R&B

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

RERUN: 193 FINAL

Listen to the Final episode where Will Champlin won his first Track of the Month in this 193 Final Rerun! This show's theme is from The Georgia Satellites!

This week Fame Games will be running Track of the Month wins as part of their alternative programming this week!

In an earlier era, artists would shy away from advertising and sponsorship deals in fear of being a sellout. But in the modern music industry, the ultra-successful artist is one that successfully exploits a broad portfolio of revenue generators, and approaches the situation like a diversified business. is the artist becoming less musician and more company?

PLUS! CD-Baby's Top-10 Albums from the Flava: Albums: Hands Speak Our!! Fame Games; Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "Tonight" by Da Enforcerz!

3-Time TRACK OF THE WEEK Winner: Can he win this week and become the newest Track of the Month winner!?

WILL CHAMPLIN from the Nashville, TN USA with “Now That We’re Falling” – R&B

THE CONTENDERS

ABBY RUTH from Nashville, TN USA with “Floor” – Power Pop
MACROPHONE from Sofia, Bulgaria with “Numbers” – General Rock
BROOKS WOOD BAND from Raleigh, NC USA with “Follow Me Home” – General Rock
ELLEY DUHE from Ocean Springs, USA with “Mary” – Acoustic

030 Cowell Factor

Is Paula Abdul really about to leave American Idol? And will Cheryl Cole take her place? Once again….I go in search of the truth.

So what’s been happening in Cowell world?…Well, as Simon gets ready to celebrate his 50th birthday bash - the tabloids claim he’s invited along 17 old girlfriends. Well, clearly 12 girls will have to be picked from central casting – ‘cause he’s only ever had 5 girlfriends - but boy…are they lucky girls or what?

One not so lucky girl - Paula Abdul is said to be not returning to the Idol judging panel - and Cheryl Cole is to replace her. Such Bullshit! Want the truth? Well, Simon tells me of course Paula WILL be back - along with all the judges. And Cheryl Cole? Well…She just loves publicity.

Meanwhile, with the X Factor live auditions already in the can - Simon is busy recording the boot camp section of the show - at a secret location - and judging by the recent shots of his red face - not very far from a beach.

And does anyone care about Susan Boyle anymore - well, President Obama does because he rescheduled his news conference to allow Susan to air her interview (and funny makover) on the today show.

What a circus!!! But I can reveal that Susan’s first single will be a cover of the Oscar winning song Moon River. Can’t wait. Ok I can.

So…back to reality -I kick down the door to the Fame Games talent bank and this week I’m so excited as I’ve just received a copy of the new Stars Go Dim album. The title track, Love Gone Mad really does prove why this band is so popular - these guys can definitely write hit songs.

I’m also kinda intrigued by a band of girls called Chix 6. But listen, I really love the song In Your Pocket. This could be one hot single.

So here’s the thing...The nominees for this years Mercury Music Prize were announced this week - and for those of you in America - The Mercury Award is given to the best album from Britain and Ireland. It’s often seen as the classiest award as it celebrates lesser known bands; and has a reputation of awarding to outside chances rather than the favourites. It’s about quality - over sales. Wow! Now that is rare.

Last years winner Elbow were, in my opinion, a deserved winner - not just because I love their music but because for me they symbolised every hard working band not prepared to give up. It took Elbow 15 years to a) get signed to a label prepared to put some marketing muscle behind them and b) spent those long years in the wilderness honing their stage craft to build a huge following.
But I couldn’t help but wonder….are any of this years nominees actually any better than the talent we have here on Fame Games?

The list of twelve nominees - which tend to see a huge boost in sales as a result of inclusion, does contain some well known names - notably Casaybean, Bat for lashes and Florence and the machine - but the rest is made up of obscure hopefuls who all stand a chance of winning - or at least gaining a wider audience.

And what I like about the Mercury prize is there is always a quirky unknown act who have sold absolutely zilch to date. And this year its folk band Sweet Billy Pilgrim's album Twice Born Men which, by the way…… was recorded by three session musicians on a laptop in a garden shed. So…it goes without saying that I’ll be rooting for them to win.

But I guess it’s not always just about how many records you sell - or how much money you make – it’s about how you gain recognition - like Elbow last year – it’s about success or failure - and nobody likes the “f” word - do they? So be patient.

I constantly moan about how blind and deaf some record labels can be - but when you do find the right level of support - when you get the right management on board - who are prepared to back you - and keep pushing you forward - then you always have hope - and god knows you need hope in this business.

So - as a kind of prophecy - here’s my own list of nominees for next year’s Mercury Prize

Beta Rays
Two Spot Gobi
Edian
Killer Heels
After the Ice
The Sanderson Pitch
Oliver Piggot
Richard O’Brian
Kissing Freddie
Sefton
Clayton
Mark Abis

I’m Tony Cowell - and you’ve just heard….. the Cowell Factor.

The Cowell Factor

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

Monday, July 27, 2009

Fame Games Radio Candid Camera (July 24 2009)

Check out the Friday 231 Final and find out who won Track of the Week!

Last week's Track of the Week: Chix 6 with "In Your Pocket." Find out who challenges them!

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Red Carpet: Josy B

Listen NOW to the full-length interview with the talented JosyB!!

Josy's songs consistently land in the Fame Games Finals, and recently her average score placed her in the all-time top-3 best artists ranking on Fame Games. Talented, beautiful and hard-working. Don't miss this interview!

This interveiw is exclusive to the Fame Games Global Breakthru Chart Edition 25 which steams online at http://www.famegamesradio/ and http://www.meermusic.com/

Enjoy the Interview!

The Global Breakthru Chart (Edition 230 Part 2)

Listen to the exciting conclusion to this week's chart. With such amazing music, you never know who will be the favorite this week?

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, the multi-style female artists JOSY B!

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
MAYA AZUCENA from BROOKLYN, NY with her R&B track "THE HALF"

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!

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

Enjoy the show!

The Global Breakthru Chart (Edition 230 Part 1)

Maya Azucena climbed her way into the number 1 position in last week's Global Breakthru Chart! Find out if she does it again!

This show includes the exciting RED CARPET interveiw from female artist JOSY B!! Listen to this exclusive interview with this popular Fame Games artist.!

ALSO: 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
MAYA AZUCENA from BROOKLYN, NY with her R&B track "THE HALF"

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!

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp