Thamp, Jimmy Climbs, Griffin Energy Turtle, Birdsear

Thamp is a group that moves between dance-forward sets and freer structures, drawing on South Indian pop lineages heard in their tollywood, telugu, tamil, and kollywood-leaning repertoire. In New York City they have appeared at rooms like Arlene’s Grocery and Cassette, often in mixed bills that put genre boundaries under pressure.

Jimmy Climbs is a Rock/Pop artist appearing on New York City bills, including a set at Arlene’s Grocery alongside Thamp, Griffin Energy Turtle, and Birdsear. Working in the city’s club circuit, he shares lineups with peers moving between guitar-driven songs and more programmed textures.

Griffin Energy Turtle is an electronic group active on New York City bills, including sets at Sleepwalk. They have shared lineups with Cold Spoon and Desk Job, working in the same local circuit that prizes tight transitions and clearly defined grooves.

Birdsear is a Rock/Pop group heard on New York City bills, including a set at Arlene’s Grocery on a four-act lineup with Thamp, Jimmy Climbs, and Griffin Energy Turtle. They work in the small-room tradition of downtown clubs, where arrangement and dynamics carry the story as much as vocals.