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Lateral – “Fruit Bearing Yields”

March 13, 2026

“Fruit Bearing Yields” is the latest from self described the “scrongly rockers” of Lateral. Coming out strong with a proggy math rock kick in the teeth, you can tell they’re just showing off how fucking good they are as a group. Bass/drums/guitar are hitting all the shots in the corner pocket while you’re waiting for the breakdown (that’s already happening and the song is done, jeez, you need to pay attention better). Speaking to the track, vocalist Erik had this to say:   “‘Fruit Bearing Yields’ is about feeling guilty for not liking a gift you’ve received for Christmas or birthday, but then after getting further into it I realized it was about self actualization and coming to terms with parts of myself I fall short and addressing the root causes of said problems- while kicking myself for not doing it sooner.”   You can hear the track below on[...]

Lateral – “Phenomenal Realization”

January 17, 2026

Lateral wants you to know they are scrongly… And if you’re a regular reader of our blog, you already know scrongly is kind of our thing. “Phenomenal Realization” is one of those songs that pays homage to the Midwest emo of old (think ’90s or ’00s) while still sounding fresh and fun. Expect lots of guitar energy and emotive vocals to power this banger forth. Here’s a bit more about the deeper meaning behind the song from the band themselves:   “Phenomenal Realization’s lyrics are written about the feeling of leaving a pot boiling on the back burner and the water spilling over, which was a metaphor for my life at the time. I felt like I had all these irons in the fire and i walked away and forgot about them and the water was spilling all over my life.”   Check out “Phenomenal Realization” on YouTube (below) or[...]