Two Whatevers is a Chicago band that refuses to sit still. They blend folk, funk, pop‑punk, shoegaze, and no‑new‑wave rock into something that hits like a weirdly perfect mix of good feelings and sharp edges. Alison Brown is the bass player with a philosophy brain, lots of books, and an old-school music background, plus tarot-in-the-park energy and the kind of vibe that pulls everything together. Eben Hewitt also plays the guitar, bringing a unique mix of skills that span technology, writing, public speaking, award-winning work, and real on-stage experience.
Two Whatevers’ new album “Punk Deluxe” is loud, playful, and weird in the best way, with ten songs that feel like they’re all talking at once. The album kicks off with “Content,” and it wastes no time. It starts with a pulsating EDM-sounding bassline, and then quickly the vocals come in with a trippy edge that makes you want to move before you even realize you’re hooked. The track keeps adding little psychedelic touches as it builds, and the repetition of the word “content” becomes its own chant. It’s not just a style choice, it’s the point.
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“Content” is a satirical critique of modern content culture and consumerism. It exaggerates how everything gets turned into something that can be packaged, marketed, and monetized, whether that’s art, relationships, identity, or even your personal pain. The lyrics play with that idea hard, portraying people constantly creating and selling versions of their lives for attention, profit, or validation.
The title track “Punk Deluxe” starts slow, but the riffs are so good you can feel the momentum forming. The vocal work kicks in and immediately stands out. It’s absolutely unique, super enjoyable, and the funk touch in the vocals gives the whole song a bouncy, punchy attitude that makes it feel like a real banger. The theme goes even further into eccentric identity, exaggerated personas, and that ironic modern coolness. It’s like the song is painting two chaotic, larger-than-life characters, wildly stylish and almost absurd, while still asking whether that bold identity is real or just another carefully curated image.
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Then “Please” keeps the energy high with a proper punk rock pop vibe. The vocals are full of energy and peppiness, and the beats are fun to listen to without ever overpowering the track. It has that tap your feet, head nod kind of groove. Lyrically, it centers on identity, insecurity, and emotional instability, wrapped in a quirky and almost chaotic form of self-expression. Lines like “I’ll be who you want me to be / As long as it’s not me” hit because they show someone shape-shifting to please others, even though it disconnects them from who they really are.
The album closes with “Astrocytes,” starting with echoing synths and riffs before the vocals join in. The vocals carry this subtle dark aura, but the overall track has a celestial vibe too, like it’s marching forward in slow motion while still feeling powerful. The beats remain controlled, so the song stays cinematic and commanding without getting too aggressive. The theme is the connection between science, perception, and the fragile beauty of existence. It combines nature, neuroscience, and human experience into one idea – everything is a fleeting moment in a vast universe. Even when life feels chaotic or confusing, the song argues there’s still beauty and connection happening at the intersection of mind, nature, and time.
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