Sonia Calico is a Taipei-based DJ/producer at the forefront of Taiwan’s dance music scene. Her sound is influenced by UK bass/club music fused with a variety of sonic elements including Mandopop, traditional Oriental ceremonial instrumentation and Japanese anime music. Prior to breaking out as an electronic producer, Sonia led the acclaimed electro punk band, Go Chic, as their guitarist and beatmaker. She then went on to launch her music and events label, UnderU, and started hosting monthly “Beatmakers Taipei” workshops, which provided a community hub for local producers and DJs. Since debuting as a solo artist in 2017, Sonia has released one full length album, two EPs, and numerous singles and remixes. Her work has been featured in a myriad of international tastemaking publications including NOWNESS, Japan’s Mikiki, The FADER, FACT, DAZED and more. She has also performed live at SXSW, Amsterdam Dance Event, Sonar Hong Kong, and on Boiler Room.In addition to creating resources and support for her local electronic scene, Sonia’s work also consistently engages with the LGBTQ+ community to uplift their stories and perspectives. In 2019, Sonia premiered her video for “Clutter Confines'' on Boiler Room’s 4:3 platform. The video reflected on the marriage equality rights movement happening in Taiwan at the time. Her following music video for single “Hougong Crash,” saw Sonia collaborating with the local queer vogueing group Slutty Pomi. Her December 2019 single “Iridescent Vision” featured rapper Taj Raiden and went on to win Taiwan’s prestigious Golden Indie Music Award in the Best Electronic Music category.