Blanket Approval

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 6 singles, and 2023 will see the release a new single each month, and an EP in the summer. Their sound is a blend of hard rock blended with tight melodies and groovy bass lines, drawing from influences such as Iggy Pop, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Parcels.