Monday, October 11, 2010

Great Tyrant is a DIY download code factory

Welcome Columbus Alive visitors. Send us an email, or even give us a call (614) 5-GREAT-8 if you are interested in learning more.

"Thanks for coming to our show tonight! We have our mp3's for sale at the merch table!"

Here's how it works.

Artists: Upload your digital files (mp3, images, pdf) and then immediately print unique Great Tyrant codes on sticky paper labels.

Slap the codes onto whatever you want. Whatever you think your fans will buy. Need a suggestion? Slap the code onto your promotional concert poster. Sell the poster + code at your show for the price of a traditional CD.

Tell you what: it's cheaper than buying a box of a thousand CDs. In fact, Great Tyrant is free!

Genius is mysterious.

Great Tyrant supports local artists by helping them connect with fans.

Fans: Did you stop buying CDs a couple years ago? Wish you could do more to support your local music scene? Are you willing to buy mp3s at a show, but have no way of doing so?

If you answered yes to any one of those questions you'll be happy to know that Great Tyrant brings Digital Media into the Real World.

A Great Tyrant account is also compatible with your mobile. Enter your download codes in transit, no fuss. Start listening on your way home from the concert.  Return to access previously redeemed downloads.

Great Tyrant has big plans.

Win prizes and rewards for being the first to register. Promotions run regularly with unique merchandise and swag from the labels. Link up to your Facebook account to see what your friends think of the bands you love.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Great Tyrant Launches, A Free Service for Artists and Fans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Columbus, Ohio, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 13, 2010 --

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Great Tyrant, LLC opened its virtual doors on Friday, September 10. Great Tyrant is a free service to local and independent musicians across the world, starting with the upcoming Two Cow Garage Album "Sweet Saint Me".

Artists can upload digital media to Great Tyrant, and then print corresponding unique codes. The unique codes can be sold/given away at shows and events. It's a way of exchanging digital media in the real world.

This is a labor of love for Rob Zwink and Cody Smith who are both Marion, Ohio natives living in Ohio's capital city of Columbus. They are both Independent music veterans who have found a way to give back to the community they love. Cody Smith is the drummer for Two Cow Garage, The Cinema, Koufax, and The Alogens. Rob Zwink is a full time computer programmer and local music aficionado.

Codes were printed on the back of limited edition Polaroid pictures distributed to Two Cow Garage fans during the 15th Annual Suburban Home Celebration September 10, in Denver, Colorado. Fans visit the greattyrant.com website to redeem codes, and download songs. Codes will also be available September 25th at the Two Cow Garage CD Release Show.

Please send media inquiries to info@greattyrant.com or call directly (614) 5-GREAT-8

http://www.greattyrant.com/

http://www.suburbanhomerecords.com/2010/09/10/two-cow-garage-lydia-single-via-polaroiddigital-download/

http://www.free-press-release.com/news-great-tyrant-launches-a-free-service-for-artists-and-fans-1284385687.html

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Great Tyrant Launches Friday, September 10

The official launch of GreatTyrant.com begins September 10th.  Two Cow Garage will make their EP available via iTunes, and Great Tyrant Real Digital.  Fans present at the Two Cow Garage EP launch party in Denver, Colorado will be able to purchase Polaroid pictures taken by the band.  Each Polaroid will have a digital code on the back.  Once registered at GreatTyrant.com the digital code will allow fans to download high quality mp3's from the Great Tyrant website.

Great Tyrant is a free service for artists and fans.  Artists can upload digital media to Great Tyrant, and then print cooresponding unique codes.  The unique codes can be sold/given away at shows and events.  Its a way of exchanging digital media in the real world. 

This is a labor of love for Rob Zwink and Cody Smith who are both Marion, Ohio natives living in Ohio's capital city of Columbus.  They are both Independent music veterans who have found a way to give back to the community they love.

Please bear with us, as we continue to improve on the interface, add new features, and incorporate your ideas into the site.  Visit often, exciting times ahead.  Send us an email (info@GreatTyrant.com), or even give us a call (614) 5-GREAT-8 if you are interested in learning more.  Share the site with anyone you know, especially if they are in a band and want an easy way to distribute digital media at their events.