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 Best of Fame Games
#1 Stars Go Dim
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#2 Beta Rays
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5,493 plays
#3 Stars Go Dim
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1,022 plays
#4 Maya Azucena
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959 plays
#5 National Product
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7,644 plays
#5 Josyb
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399 plays
#6 David Thiele
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4,812 plays
#7 Will Champlin
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12,330 plays
#8 Will Champlin
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4,338 plays
#8 Stars Go Dim
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#8 Kissing Freddie
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#8 Ennis
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#9 Stars Go Dim
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#9 Dave Gibson
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4,329 plays
#9 Da Enforcerz
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1,926 plays
#9 Michael Ruberu
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9,290 plays
#9 Da Enforcerz
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14,836 plays
#10 Beta Rays
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15,919 plays
#10 Missflag
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6,067 plays
#10 Josyb
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2,128 plays

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Welcome to Mere Music  -  Welcome to ABC's Fame Games!

The Fame Games indie music showcase has the largest audience of any radio show of its kind! That's why it's now widely considered to be the best indie gig in the world! Produced by the crew at Mere Music International, Fame Games is an increasingly important international A&R platform as well as a great PR tool for the participating artists. It’s also a whole lotta fun!

The Fame Games mission is to give the best independent artists radio play based on merit, the way it was always supposed to be. Now, with the support of ABC Radio Networks, the once-impossible dream has become a reality! Yep, Fame Games is spreading its wings Stateside!

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your music, sign up as a reviewer, log your listeners' votes, even send fan-mail - and network with other talented artists, musicians and music biz experts from around the globe! Indies never had a bigger opportunity to be heard and reviewed. The revolution is just beginning! Also visit our sister site on www.famegamesradio.com!

NOTE: shows are now webcast a few hours later than usual - once all our affiliates have finished their broadcasting in the USA

 Who Won The Latest Main Show Edition 207?19-Dec-08
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Edition 207 Participants

Stars Go Dim
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Manda Mosher
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Elley Duhe
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Midori And Audioclique
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Kelly Pettit
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Which of these 5 world-class artists will take this week's top prize? Listen to the show and find out!

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All winners of the Fame Games Track of the Month receive long-term regular airplay on this show!
Will Champlin
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Last Week's Result (Edition 206)

Last episode, during edition 206, STARS GO DIM won TRACK OF THE WEEK with their song "GET OVER IT"  for the third time! Congratulations!

Stars Go Dim
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Latest Events on Fame Games
Dec-19, 2008: 207 (Main) on air 
Dec-19, 2008: new DJ's Picks picked 
Dec-18, 2008: 207-SemiFinal on air
Dec-18, 2008: 6 special features picked
Dec-17, 2008: 208-Q/Wed on air
Dec-16, 2008: 208-Q/Tue on air
Dec-15, 2008: 208-Q/Mon on air
Dec-12, 2008: 206(Main) on air
Dec-12, 2008: 208-Q/Mon-Wed picked
Dec-11, 2008: 206-SemiFinal on air
Dec-11, 2008: Can You Top This picked
Dec-10, 2008: 207-Q/Wed on air
Dec-09, 2008: 207-Q/Tue on air
Dec-08, 2008: 207-Q/Mon on air
Oct-08, 2008: Latest plays charts!










 Letter of the Month

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your support. It means so much to me that the Fame Games panel believes in my music. Your encouragement has made me feel like we can really do this!!!  So, I just wanted to say thanks and I'm so grateful to you guys for giving me this chance to be heard!
(Midori Longo of Midori and Audioclique)


 Special Features18-Dec-08Past Special Features
R&B

Felicia Alima
The Australian-born, half Indonesian, half Czech beauty is undoubtedly the next big thing to represent international R&B so be sure to check her out!
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Addicted - This is an up-tempo, pop-based song with a 16 bar rap which she says adds a touch of urban to it. first featured during edition 202-Q
Power Pop

Zoe Miles
Her video for this song on youtube has already received over 50, 000 hits within its first month! So check out this talented British beauty!
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Break You - About this track she wrote An impulse written record, based on my instant attraction to a stranger across a dancefloor. 'Break You' was my fantasy on how I wanted to be with this beautiful guy. Dreams are FREE !!  first featured during edition 207-Q
Pop

Karissa
She says music is in her veins and you can certainly hear that in her music and he voice. Both filled with passion and alot of soul!
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Happy Place - About this song she wrote I was humming a tune while I waited in a traffic jam and I began putting words to it. I was thinking it would be so nice to go somewhere else right now, a happy place. Ten minutes later I had the song. featured during edition 197.
Power Pop

David Thiele
His accomplishments here on Fame Games are never-ending he's had 4 Effigy Nominations, a Track of the Month with his song ''Beautiful Mess,'' and most recently won a Hollywood Music Award for Best Pop Artist!
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Star Going Out - Originally from Chicago, David moved to L.A in 2003 to pursue his music career and was recently named one of L.A.’s top 100 Unsigned Artists in Music Connection Magazine. first featured during edition 186-Q
R&B

Will Champlin
Not only has he won Track of the Month here on Fame Games but a Hollywood Music Award for Best Artist in Style R&B/Soul. His talent is not only never-ending but seems effortless and filled with spirit and passion.
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Time Bomb - This song won Track of the Week on Main Show 199. As well as his music, he loves hiking, going to the beach, snowboarding and hanging with friends and people that he loves. featured during edition 199. It won Track of the Week then!
Rock A

The Influence
One of the most well respected Bands on Fame Games. They have 3 Effigy's under their belt including Best Overall Vocal, Most Popular Band and the most Prestigious Effigy award - Best Overall Artist. This Band will tug the heart strings.
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Windows - This song is about a friend who found herself in a physically abusive relationship and a helpless former lover conspires to help the victim. This song resides in our Hall of Fame featured during edition 183. It won Track of the Week then!

Fame Games: The Credible Alternative
Changing the face of the music industry - one song at a time!

* Labels use Fame Games to determine the impact of their new release (money-saving research!)
* Artists use Fame Games to figure out if labels or punters will "get" their music (a reality check!)
* Listeners looking for something new and credible come from over 50 countries around the world!
* Industry analysts also listen in. It helps them when they scratch their heads!
* Fame Games is an avatar of a global change in the music industry - it's all about Airplay On Merit
* Integrity of the showcase/contest - based on quality not on lottery
* Musicians are looking after musicians
* The music selected on Fame Games routinely kicks major label ass!

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15-Dec-08 Q 208/Mon on air

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 Can You Top This?05-Apr-08

If you can - you must submit to Fame Games now! Here are some of the best songs on Fame Games, by genre...

 Power Ballad
American Vaudeville Theatre
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  600 plays
 From 28-Oct-08
 Piano Pop
Jessi Tore
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Tomorrow Starts Today
  4,888 plays
 From 15-Nov-07
 Light Rock
Two Spot Gobi
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Mr Man
  564 plays
 From 25-Aug-08
 Folk
Hannah Scott
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Ghost Town
  530 plays
 From 24-Sep-08
 West Coast Rock
All Day Sucker
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Santa Ana
  1,659 plays
 From 17-Jun-08
 Power Rock-Pop
Better Than Toast
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Cringe Or Smile
  1,458 plays
 From 14-Mar-08
 Multi-Style
Josyb
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear I Miss You
  399 plays
 From 27-Oct-08
 Alternative Rock
A Midday Atlantic
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Who You Are Now
  552 plays
 From 06-Aug-08
 R&B
Honeybrown
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Sweet November
  157 plays
 From 24-Sep-08
 Power Pop
Finding Friday
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Dancin Shoes
  2,014 plays
 From 18-Jun-08
 Jazz Pop
Amelia Ray
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Blackberry
  626 plays
 From 15-Jun-08
 Adult Alternative
GreatBigNothing
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Sally (if You Go)
  6,214 plays
 From 14-Nov-07
 Classic Smooth Funk
TOMOKO
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Promise
  634 plays
 From 25-Aug-08
 R&B
Alex Mauricio
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  1,751 plays
 From 05-Jun-08
 Pop
Jonathan Posey
Once you press play, you can stop the playback from here, and the pop-up will disappear Your own tune
  201 plays
 From 18-Oct-08

On a monthly basis, we'll list different top songs in selected genres. Irrespective of style, all of these songs have excellent crossover elements - and they all kick ass!

Previous Can You Top This features are HERE.
For more top songs, by genre, go HERE.