Pascal Mental

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[𝐖𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐗 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 #𝟒𝟐 - 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋] Coming up next in our podcast series : a very symbolic homecoming with @pascal_mental , co-founder of Weird Planet, and long-time force within Lyon’s electronic underground. Active for over a decade, his roots run deep through trance, freetekno and acid in all its forms. Guided by an insatiable curiosity, he playfully navigates between eras and energies. For this episode, Pascal delivers a condensed manifesto of the sounds he loves to dig and blend, a fluid hybrid where oldschool prog collides with goa, tribal-tek grooves and corrosive acid lines. No borders, no compromise : just frequency exploration in its purest Weird Planet form. _ Including tracks from @nectonmusic , Noma, Lectro Spektral Daze, @jaraluca_studio , Sam C & @flatliferecords_jackwax , @djg2g & @marilao3 , @cobber___ , @tim_haze_planet & JZX, Arkanoïd, @alpha__tracks , Spect-R, @liso.fm , @sevenum_six , @luche_wp & more. Tracklist available on Soundcloud ☺︎

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The seventh Iteration of our radio series is brought to you by Pascal Mental @pascal_mental ꥟ Co-founder of the @weird.planet.agency and label, Pascal Mental has been an active member of Lyon’s electronic scene over the past 10 years. Deeply tied to oldschool trance, free tekno and acid in all its forms, he explores a whole range of varied influences which act out of a flawless curiosity. Between hybrid forms and primitive rhythms, no doubt he’ll drive you in his grooves. After @pascal_mental ‘s standout set at @hutteintheforest festival last year, we had to get him on the mix series! Enjoy ⋆｡˚𖦹 Photo @alixbir Artwork @theajm

It’s a huge chapter that’s closing for me today, as I officially step off the @weird.planet.agency ship. Those who know me know how challenging this decision has been. We built this project from scratch, just the two of us, and poured our hearts and souls into it for the past six years. It has been one of the most intense, vibrant and downright crazy experiences of my life, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved. I feel incredibly grateful to have been able to support emerging talents, watch them evolve and turn their passion into a career, collaborate with some of our idols, and above all, build real friendships with every single one of them. I’m choosing to step away now because I feel I’ve reached the end of a cycle, of what I’m able to give to the project. But I step back knowing it’s in the best possible hands with @melanie_w.p , who is certainly one of the most driven, passionate souls I know. I have absolutely no doubt she’ll guide the project toward exciting new horizons, and continue bringing muuuch-needed humanity to this scene. As for what’s next for me, I’m about to leave for two months in Southeast Asia before heading to Australia for about a year. But I’m definitely not stepping away from music - quite the opposite. A few fun dates and mixes should be coming soon! Soooo, thank you to everyone I met along the way, and above all, thanks to the artists. I love you guys, you are the best 🫶 And long live Weird Planet! 🙃

@mastersofpuppetsfest was such a crazy, freakedelic experience! It had been a long time since I’d expressed my « harder » side through mental tekno and tribal acid stuff, and MoP was definitely the perfect place to dive back into it. I’m really grateful to have been able to experience it — so big up to @tim_haze_planet for the opportunity, and to the whole crew behind the festival for the impressive work on every level! The recording of my set played on the Kodama stage on Tuesday afternoon is now available on my SoundCloud, and you can find the full tracklist on the last slide 🙃 ▫️Slide 1 : @amour.acid - Tribal Eclipse ▫️Slide 2 : @johnfaustus_666 - Firing ▫️Slide 3 : @ma.ma.kkat - Organic Network Thanks to @melanie_w.p for the videos!

Looks like festival season is back again 🤸‍♂️🫠 Excitement level maxxxx for : ▫️24.05 - @celsius.festival ▫️08.06 - @arduinna.fest ▫️14.06 - @anoma_festival ▫️01.07 - @mastersofpuppetsfest 📷 @alixbir

[FOCUS ARTISTE - @pascal_mental ] Co-fondateur de l’agence et label @weird.planet.agency et membre actif de la team @arduinna.fest , il faut bien avouer que notre Pascal National a une certaine tendance à mettre du cœur à l’ouvrage lorsqu’il s’agit de partager sa passion. Une flamme qu’il entretient assidûment en creusant toutes sortes de courants oldschool, de rythmes primitifs et de textures trance depuis plus d’une dizaine d'années. Habitué à poser ses sélections dans les spots les plus emblématiques de la fête, le bougre rejoint même la programmation du @mastersofpuppetsfest cet été… C’est vous dire! Grand adepte de croisements hybrides et doté d’un penchant tout particulier pour les sonorités acid, il sera notre guide du dimanche matin, pour une glissade progressive et infinie vers la goa… 🐗 06-08 Juin 2025 - Corrèze

𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝟎𝟎𝟒 A short hiatus brings us to Episode #004. We are super eager to share this hour of belting old school prog transparently blended with sleek, minimal new school prog tekk. Pascal Mental is a name we were keen to include as not only does he share the same passion for old school trance, it’s clear to us his experience and enthusiasm shines when selecting tracks to put together a set/podcast. We felt incredibly proud when we first listened to the mix, a true journey which reflects his commitment towards taking listeners on a psychedelic whirlwind whilst staying true to his original sound. Pascal Mental is certainly a name who inspires us to continue our fun adventure of bringing this old school genre, back into the new school. Dreamy new artwork by @servosunniess

Memories from the spaceship, last Saturday in Lyon for the 5 years anniversary of @weird.planet.agency with @bfs_35hz 🎂🫶 🎥 Video by @fabcaterini 📷 Photos by @loupersico

Spinning my favorite tunes here in 2025 👇🤸 ▫️24.01 - @01._100._10 , Montpellier ▫️26.01 - @129bpm.project , Lyon ▫️01.02 - @bfs_35hz x @weird.planet.agency , Lyon ▫️15.02 - @error303.records x @leclapier.ste , Saint-Etienne ▫️15.03 - @criminal_justice_act , Lyon ▫️12.04 - @chatmanik_ x @weird.planet.agency , Nantes ▫️23.05 - @celsius_event , Marolles-sur-Seine ▫️08.06 - @arduinna.fest , Corrèze  ▫️14.06 - @anoma_festival , Aubigny-les-Clouzeaux 📷 @kraftenvlop

[Goa Tales Vol. 2] I’ve been especially excited to share this mix as it features some of my favorites Goa trance tracks, including oldschool classics and more recent gems, and it closely mirrors the set I played at @arduinna.fest 2024 — a perfect way to dive back into this crazy Sunday morning vibe, for those who were there 🐗 Massive thanks to @acid__amer for the stunning visuals once again, and to @amour.acid for the mastering 👌 Enjoy the ride 🤸(mix available on my Soundcloud) ▫️Slide 1 : Chi-A.D - Redivider (remix) ▫️Slide 2 : @ohadnoamgal_2022 - 116 3 ▫️Slide 3 : Slinky Nuns - Shitty Stick ▫️Slide 4 : @power.source - Vorlan