MEET THE BLANKIES
Blanket Approval is a 4-piece groovy indie rock band from New York City. They formed in 2021 when lead singer Jack Matteucci took a collection of demos recorded in the basement of his physics lab and moved to Brooklyn, quickly meeting drummer/singer Joey Hadden. The two were joined by bassist Max Mena after they collided in the crowd of a punk show at the Windjammer, and later by keyboardist/guitarist Rahul Chakraborty as he answered an ad on Craigslist.
The band has played all throughout New York City, including venues such as Mercury Lounge, Our Wicked Lady, and Union Pool. To date they’ve released 9 singles. Their sound is a blend of hard rock blended with tight melodies, energizing synth parts, and groovy bass lines. They’ve been compared to bands like Portugal. The Man, MGMT, and Franz Ferdinand.