FAQ's about TRx

What is Tyrannosaurus Records?

Tyrannosaurus Records is an independent CD/record store based in Renton, WA (specifically downtown Renton, AKA: DTR). We sell CD’s, records, T-shirts, pins, stickers, and any other music-related merchandise we can get our hands on.

So…?
Well, what makes us unique is that we are committed to music and art made independently, and locally. We pride ourselves on being a place where local independent artists can get that first taste of exposure, or expand and solidify an already existing fan base.

I read somewhere that the tyrannosaurus was the stupidest dinosaur ever. Is that true?
You shut your mouth.

What kind of music do you sell? Does it have to be rock, or indie rock?
There are no genre-based constraints to the music we will sell! We are already working with bands/artists that are into reggae/dub, straight-ahead rock, blues, singer-songwriter, pop-rock, ambient, punk, prog-/art-rock, indie-rap, rockabilly, folk… And the list grows more by the week! Our one requirement is that all music we sell be made independently.

What about nationally-known acts?
We will carry a limited amount of CD’s and records by nationally-known bands and artists, but only those propagated by independent labels, as opposed to major labels. It’ll be a great way for local artists to be put side-by-side with the acts they already know and admire, as well as a way for our audience to be introduced to our local acts.

Do people still make records?
Yes. Trust me.

OK, but isn’t the whole physical music thing kind over?
That depends. For many people, there is no need to ever buy a record or a CD again, with the advent of file-sharing and MP3’s and iTunes. I think that’s great…for them. If you never want to buy a CD again, then this store is not for you. This store is for all the people out there who still want to get out into the big, bad world and go digging for their music; the people who want to find an awesome deal tucked into the corner of a record bin; the people who know that listening to a song on their computer will always lack something that they can’t quite put their finger on… This store is for people who WANT the experience of getting out into their community and interacting with people and, ultimately, buying music the old-fashioned way.

I think I get it now…but is it going to be cool?

ROOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!