"The world I've seen is alive and interesting, not because it's perfect and pretty and eternal. But because it needs fixing. I need fixing." The recited quote, an excerpt from one of the many letters written by the legendary Woody Guthrie, establishes the underlying theme and defines the inspiration and context for the songs that are about to follow. An expansive wall of electric guitars immediately transitions the listener into "Love Will Heal You," the upbeat, optimistic op

Following their two prior full-length albums, Suha (2014) and Saye Lonnie (2015), Milwaukee-based indie rock band Ladders releases a self-titled EP of five brand new songs on August 10. Founded in 2014, the band consists of Daniel Mitchell (lead vocals, electric guitar), James Sauer (lead guitar, vocals, keys), Dan Oberbruner (bass, vocals) and Myles Coyne (drums, vocals, keys). Ladders' prevalent sound is solid, refreshing indie and classic rock. These are well-written songs