Indie pop darlings, Very Truly Yours have finally released their debut album, Things You Used To Say. The album is available through Skywriting Shop Records, and filled with sweet and sticky pop. The albums title track begins with a gentle and playful piano before the fragile vocals of Kristine, who also appears as Tiny Microphone, come in. Both the track and the album are light and fun and perfect springtime listens.

Very Truly Yours  will be playing with Casiotone for The Painfully Alone and Magical, Beautiful on May 4th at Schubas.

Earlier this month Rachel Eve made here first appearance on Daytrotter and she performed two tracks from 2009 LP Mouth Full of Feathers, and two unreleased tracks. The session turned out beautifully, and to celebrate she is giving the first twenty people to come to Schubas tonight (3/25) a complementary limited edition copy of session.

The show is only $10 ($8 in advance) and Roman Candle and Locksley will also be performing.

Did you know that Rhymefest is releasing a sophomore album called El Che? If you thought that Kid Sister’s album was long awaited then you haven’t been paying attention to Rhymefest. El Che will finally be released on May 18th, but to hold you over a little longer he is releasing a new mixtape on April 1st. The mixtape will be called Dangerous: 5-18. The first track to leak from the mixtape just happens to feature John Mayer. What, you thought this was a Wale track? Here is what Fest has to say about that. "This song ("Letter") was recorded for the El Che album while I was still on Allido Records with live vocals from John Mayer. If the fans really dig the record, I will release a follow-up statement addressing the Wale situation (how he came about recording his version of "Letter") in the immediate future."

Small Chicago has posted a bonus session recorded with Darren Spitzer of The Changes. It’s been a while since the last release from The Changes and it was good to hear Darren’s voice again.

Cains & Abels are hitting the road this month for a little mini-tour that will lead them to New York. So to spread the word for that they have released a video for their song “My Life Is Easy”.

Singer/songwriter Gia Margaret has made her way down to Austin this year in hopes of spreading the word on her lovely tunes. A SXSW Sampler EP is now available for free on her brand new website. Definitely check it out, along with an upcoming show at Subterranean on March 31th with Kelsey Wild. – Brendan Losch

Last month Patience Gloria released their sophomore album Consequence David for free their website. They play a quirky form of indie pop and clearly like to have a bit of fun. You can stream the album while at work today and then check out the band live tonight at Double Door. Also Veipa Cray, Bird Ate My Donut, and Imelda De La Cruz, and tickets are only $5.

The experimental electronic duo the OPUS released a new digital EP last week called Praying Mantis. The Opus is comprised of Mr. Echoes a.k.a. Fanum, and The Isle of Weight, and together they make atmospheric beats that are second to none. The ep features contributions from Billi D., Mc ADaD, and Eliot Lipp. The entire 8 track EP is only $4, and will fill your speakers with the perfect spring beats. The title track pops and snaps with drums and strings, and is really the centerpiece of this near concept EP. Echos & Weight have outdone themselves on this one, and you can stream and purchase their EP here. 

Last week we sent photographer Shalimar Beekman to Lincoln Hall capture some stills of the Company of Thieves show. You can find more of her images on her flickr page.

Starting today Atlantic Records’ Photo Finish label artists I Fight Dragons will launch a new one-hour radio show. The show will run every Monday night, at 8pm, and be based around fans calling in. This is the bands way of reconnecting with the legion of fans they have amassed over the last couple years. Be sure to tune in tonight and ask any questions you have about the band, the up-coming major label debut, and of course fighting dragons.

Greta Morgan (formerly of The Hush Sound) has a new project, Gold Motel, and they will be bringing their indie pop gems to the Sub-t tonight. This all ages show gets started at 6:30pm and is $10. Color Radio and Volcanoes Make Islands will be playing as well. – Brendan Losch

In support of the new album, We Became Your Family When You Died, which you can download for free, Bullets in Madison will be playing at Schubas on Saturday, March 20th. This 18 and over show starts at 10pm and is $10. We The Living and Chrash will also be playing. – Brendan Losch