What is Fame Games

Fame Games is not “just a music radio show.” In fact, it’s nothing short of a revolution in how music is selected and promoted today. Fame Games gives the best independent artists valuable A&R opportunities, advice and career guidance, as well as a potentially massive new audience through network radio play based on merit (finally!), compiled daily using a sophisticated song evaluation system.

Fame Games introduces discerning listeners to the very best new music, produced by “undiscovered” independent and “unsigned” artists. Shockingly, the quality of music which reaches the top of the Fame Games charts easily rivals (and often outstrips) the quality of music listeners are force-fed by national network radio and TV.

Fame Games is formatted as an entertaining, daily radio show, with something for everyone. New music is showcased and discussed and put in context for new fans to discover and embrace. The show is a “front” for MMI’s complex song evaluation system which continues to find the very best new artists and songs every day. The show’s host, DJ Crier, is supported by a diversified judging panel which includes accomplished music industry professionals as well as representatives of divergent demographics, in order to best reflect upon any song’s “crossover” potential.

With incisive song analyses, entertaining presenters, frequent world-famous guests on “The Red Carpet” and most importantly showcases of the best music you never knew existed, Fame Games is guaranteed to keep you glued to your radio day in and day out!

Fame Games also features the exclusive “Cowell Factor,” presented by Tony Cowell (Simon’s older, wiser brother and head of CowellMedia). This strategic alliance has nothing to do with the likes of American Idol or X-Factor. In fact, it’s a wholehearted endorsement of something quite opposite. Tony’s come onboard to help Fame Games to discover (and place!) real, un-manufactured world-class musical talent!

Fame Games airs daily through CitadelMedia (ABC) radio networks, as well as on demand, online on the Fame Games and MeerMusic sites and affiliated sites.

Fame Games is the best place for artists and fans to meet, and entertain realistic hopes of saving the world from bad music!

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Instruments;
Piano, Vocals, Synth, Flute

Music Style/Genre

General Music Style
Adult Alternative

Full Bio
Rarely does a musician have a song selected for a movie soundtrack before she releases her first album, but this is exactly what has happened for Northern Irish musician Elle Stevenson. Born and bred just a few streets from the legendary Van Morrison (although, admittedly several decades later!), Elle has already made her mark on the local scene and looks set to do so further afield. Its been an eventful year or two for the young pianist and singer having received national media attention for receiving the one millionth review on the music investment website slicethepie.com, she went on to win their showcase just a month later. The win secured the funding to record Elle’s long-awaited debut album, “Coming Around”, which went on general release 21st September 2009.

Elle’s evocative voice – strong, haunting, angst-ridden and defiant – is perfectly suited to her songs - thirteen in all on the album - all of which are beautifully crafted tales of the pain and joys of love, friendship, betrayal and loyalty in the modern world. Even in person, Elle has a rare kind of honesty, one that doesn´t allow her to shy away from wearing her heart on her sleeve, or from broaching subjects in her songs that others might find uncomfortable, such as the battle through her twenties with an eating disorder. Perhaps this is why her songs have, at times, been described as ´´lyrically raw´´. Yet, they are so carefully framed by her trademark cascading piano lines, that the uplifting harmony of the music and lyrics cannot fail to draw the listener into Elle’s unique, complex and beautiful world.

While comparisons to other artists reveal little about Elle´s unique direction, she does list an impressive range of influences of artists whom she admires, including the likes of Suzanne Vega, Justin Currie, Crowded House, the Dixie Chicks, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, Alanis Morissette, Sarah McLachlan, Gillian Welch, Tracy Chapman, Angie Stevens, Sheryl Crow, Ryan Adams, Bill Mallonee, Bryan Adams, Coldplay, Rascal Flatts, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, Editors, The Fray, OneRepublic, The Beautiful South not to mention a few you might not expect, such as Shirley Bassey and Take That!

To date, Elle has honed her stage craft by supporting many artists, such as guitar legends Rodrigo y Gabriela and soul diva, Beverley Knight. However, with her already growing fan-base and reputation, the launch of her debut album seems set to take her another step towards the inevitable stardom that beckons.

Short Bio
´´A rare and evocative songstress, usually found armed with only a piano and the scars of heartbreak....´´
(James Sadler ´Music Tipping´)

´´The east Belfast based pianist and songwriter has established real credentials for an assault on a wider audience. It´s only a matter of time, hard work and luck the talent is there....´´

(Stephen Dunwoody ´The Newtownards Chronicle´)