{"id":134045,"date":"2025-03-07T09:56:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panm360.com\/?post_type=interviews&p=134045"},"modified":"2025-03-12T18:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T22:54:38","slug":"regularfantasy-activism-and-creatity-in-the-womens-electronic-mtl-scene","status":"publish","type":"interviews","link":"https:\/\/panm360.com\/en\/interviews-panm360\/regularfantasy-activism-and-creatity-in-the-womens-electronic-mtl-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Regularfantasy, Activism and Creativity in the Women’s Electronic MTL Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What will you do on March 8th, <\/strong>International Women’s Rights Day<\/strong>? Our PAN M 360 writer L\u00e9a Dieghi is most definitely going to dance at WOMEN OF THE INDUSTRY, alongside Regularfantasy.  Not you ? Well, maybe you should, you wouldn\u2019t regret it\u2026 And if you don’t know either of them, now\u2019s the time to read about them!  <\/strong>\u201cWho doesn\u2019t love music?\u201d <\/em><\/strong>answered the artist Regularfantasy, aka Olivia Meek, when Lea asked her when her passion for music began. Born on Vancouver Island and now based in Montreal\u2014which she fondly calls the <\/strong>\u201cFrench-speaking Peter Pan paradise\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u2014the DJ and electronic producer has been on a steady rise over the past few years. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between her collaborations with incredibly talented producers and artists like Francis Latreille (aka Priori), Cecile Believe, and Kristian North, the foundation of her own label Plush Records alongside D. Tiffany, and multiple single releases on Canadian and international labels (Mood Hut, Heart to Heart, Pear, to name a few), she has continued to carve out her musical journey. Bringing a housy, techy, yet groovy and sexy atmosphere to the electronic scene, she has become a zestful force in the industry. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An artist with multiple influences\u2014ranging from Pop, R&B, and Rock to Disco\u2014Olivia Meek\u00a0eventually found her way into DJing and electronic music production. But it\u2019s not just her music that brings the fun; it\u2019s also her sparkling personality.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating new sonic  worlds every time the musical wizardry happens\u2014both with artists and the audience\u2014we had the chance to catch up with her, in between travels, ahead of her performance with the collective Women of the Industry this weekend. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this cross-interview, let\u2019s dive into her mystical musical journey. But let\u2019s also get a little more political, as we discuss the special Caba-Rave event happening this weekend in Montreal\u2014an initiative aimed at promoting and supporting women in the nightlife industry. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PAN M 360 : Let\u2019s start with the basics\u2014where it all began\u2014to<\/strong> <\/strong>learn a bit more about you. When did this passion for music start?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regularfantasy:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019ve always had a passion for music. Apparently, my first concert was when I was four years old. It was The Barenaked Ladies (a \u201890s Canadian rock band), and I danced in my chair before taking a nap. Music was always around me in the sense of pop culture, and later, it became a way to connect with people. My mom loved music and concerts, and we had tons of homemade tapes and CDs\u2014that era. As a kid\/teen, I took singing lessons, played piano, violin, marimbas & bongos, xylophone, flute, musical saw, sang in a choir, joined an R&B band, played the triangle in a concert band, and took guitar lessons. I was always drawn to music, but it never fully clicked. Then I started jamming with people\u2014playing guitar, drums, bass, or keyboard\u2014and recording covers. Sometimes, I performed live at DIY events. I think what really hooked me was the community\u2014the people, the friendships, the connections, the memories. It was more fun than video games, homework, sports, or whatever else teenagers were doing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAN M 360 : Why have you chosen to make and perform electronic music? What do you love<\/strong> <\/strong>about it?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regularfantasy: <\/strong>I had a friend whose older brother was a DJ. He put some disco edits on my iPod that his brother had made, and I was blown away. That was around the time MGMT and Chromeo got big, and I was already really into the Bee Gees, so those disco edits felt like magic to me.\u00a0 At the same time, I was always going to the gym and looking for good workout music because they played terrible 2000s remixes of Avril Lavigne (which sounds good, I know, but trust me, it was not). The idea of music that makes people dance and have fun fascinated me. Then my friend got some turntables, and I started listening to more dance music, and I was just like\u2026 this is it.\u00a0I can\u2019t fully explain it, but something about electronic music spoke to me.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PAN M 360 : How would you describe your music? And what kind of energy do you aim to create<\/strong> <\/strong>in your performances?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regularfantasy: <\/strong>Oh God, I don\u2019t think I could truly describe my music, but if I had to, I\u2019d say it\u2019s housey, techy, vocal, and trippy. In my DJ sets, I go for an uplifting, groovy, sexy, and slightly psychedelic vibe. I like mixing genres in a way that\u2019s confusing but also perfectly wrong. And, of course, I love good old-fashioned bangers. I want my sets to be fun but also a little introspective.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAN M 360 :  It seems like collaborations have always been important to you, even back in<\/strong> <\/strong>Vancouver, can you share some of your experiences collaborating with other artists, collectives,<\/strong> <\/strong>labels, and albums?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regularfantasy:  <\/strong>I love collaborating\u2014with other artists, producers, visual artists, photographers, and labels. I love creating new worlds with people; it really excites me. But to build these musical worlds, you need friendship, community, synergy, and good ideas. You need to get excited about something together. That\u2019s what makes collaboration meaningful to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAN M 360:  Since you\u2019re performing at Women of the Industry on March 8th, do you have any<\/strong> <\/strong>thoughts on the political side of electronic music, particularly the role of women in the scene?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regularfantasy:  <\/strong>I mean, I have too much to say and nothing at the same time. I just want to create a fun, fruity space where people can dance. I love seeing both the girls and the boys up front, dancing their hearts out. My goal is for everyone to have fun, feel comfortable, be seen, and maybe even be challenged. That\u2019s my mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAN M 360: Could you tell us about your upcoming releases and shows? It seems like you\u2019ve<\/strong> <\/strong>been moving around a lot lately!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regularfantasy: <\/strong>My next show is this Saturday for Women of the Industry! As for releases, I have a lot in the works. I\u2019m finishing an EP with Spray and working on a few projects with Montreal\u2019s own Priori\u2014we have an edits EP coming out in March and are gearing up for some longer, more official releases.\u00a0 I\u2019m also collaborating with Cecile Believe on some tracks, which will make their way into the world soon. And of course, I\u2019ve been working with Kristian North on our second EP for Rendezvous. Lots of cooking and most of it is nearly done. Stay tuned!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAN M 360:\u00a0 Do you have a fun, absurd, or crazy story from a show or<\/strong> <\/strong>performance\u2014either one you played at or just participated?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regularfantasy :  <\/strong>One time, I went to an after-party in the middle of the mountains in Ibiza, and there was a goat trotting around inside the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey said it was close.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey said it was only a five-minute drive.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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