Subfix Massive III: Eskmo, Martyn, Liquid Stranger And More...

By Jake Guidry in Arts & Entertainment on Dec 14, 2010 9:20PM

Chicagoist Mix No. 6, contributed by Chris Widman, has had a few days to settle in and the response has been solid. It's quite the journey, that mix, and if you took a liking to it then we suggest you take a trip to Metro/Smartbar this weekend for Subfix Massive III, a showcase of all the tunes that comprised it. As in the past, Subfix Massive III will be an all-building event between Metro and Smartbar (which is 21+ to enter). Widman himself will be there, as will a cacophony of other dubstep and techno gurus, including Flying Lotus-endorsed Eskmo and the ever-so-awesome Martyn.

Although a Flying Lotus stamp of approval may be all you need to know you're going to the show, Eskmo deserves proper recognition. Based out of San Francisco, Eskmo is another beat geek in a long line of Cali dudes pushing genre envelopes. Nosaj Thing, Flying Lotus, The Glitch Mob--we've mentioned them all before and it's no surprise that yet another impressive producer has come out of the region. And like his contemporaries, Eskmo has an affinity for gnarled synth and off-kilter beats. What results is a mess of head-swaying tunes that lend to lapses in consciousness.

Joining Eskmo are Liquid Stranger, Martyn, MC Zulu, Shiva and a bunch of other DJs to keep the night as jam-packed as possible. These events tend to get pretty crowded, but the all-building set up offers some relief and variety throughout the night.

Subfix Massive III, Saturday, Dec. 18, Metro/Smartbar, 18+, $9.99-$15