From January 6, 2025, Pink Floyd fans and electronic music enthusiasts can discover Eugene’s new EP Sydereal, now available on all digital platforms. This project pays homage to Syd Barrett— legendary co-founder of Pink Floyd—through ambient and indie-rock undertones enriched by Eugene’s distinctive sound design. The focus track Love You(going to radio on January 7) serves as the EP’s lead single.
Released via Discipline and distributed by Believe Digital, EP Sydereal marks a new chapter in Eugene’s artistic evolution. This work merges the avant-garde spirit of Barrett with a modern approach, blending electronic, indie-rock, and psychedelic elements. Through refined arrangements and immersive textures, Eugene creates a bridge between the musical innovation of the past and the experimentation of today, capturing the essence of an era that forever changed the face of music.
“Barrett has always represented the purest example of creative freedom to me,” Eugene explains. “He transcends time and evokes something cosmic—something ‘sidereal’—that gives life to unimaginable dreams, just like the cover artwork, where an electronic circuit is brought to life by a magnificent diamond through what feels like magic or alchemy.”
Tracklist – Sydereal
1. Golden Hair (from The Madcap Laughs, 1970 – lyrics adapted from a poem by James Joyce)
2. Love You (from The Madcap Laughs, 1970 – previously released by Gonzo Multimedia in Love You – a tribute to Syd Barrett, compiled by The Lunatics and Dario Antonetti, authorized by the Barrett family)Effervescing Elephant (from Barrett, 1970)
3. Astronomy Domine (from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, 1967 – Pink Floyd’s debut album)
Who is Eugene?
EUGENE (Eugenio Valente, Rome, 11/07/1975) An eclectic artist and producer with a special focus on electronic sounds, he also works as a remixer and soundtrack composer. His most recent releases have appeared on Discipline, Kronos Records, and Wall Of Sound (the historic label founded by Stuart Price, home to Röyksopp and Propellerheads).
“One of the most interesting artists on the new electronic scene.”(Repubblica.it)
“An inspired, energetic, and surprising performer.”(The Electricity Club UK)
“Eugene’s music is true art, fueled by emotion and inspiration, reaching for the elusive secret to the perfect pop song.”(Aldo Chimenti, Rockerilla)
Over the course of his solo career, Eugene has released eight singles, including Radiowave (2018), which reached #1 on Apple Music’s UK/ITA alternative charts on its release day. He then produced an ambient electronic live album (Ionosphere), two EPs, and most recently Seven Years in Space (2022). Each of these works embodies a strong, boundary-pushing approach that transcends traditional styles and influences.
His musical and aesthetic vision has led to collaborations with major international visual artists such as Gary Hill, Alessandro Bavari, and Beeple, who worked on his music videos (Promenade, Cosmic Youth (remix), Radiowave, Queen Bee).His releases with Wall Of Sound have been promoted through numerous live appearances, especially in the UK (229 The Venue, Electrowerkz, Metropolis Studio sessions) and in Italy (Klang, Largo Venue, as well as opening for The KVB, Clan of Xymox, and Drab Majesty).
In 2025, beyond this Syd Barrett–dedicated EP, a new album will follow, featuring Butch Vig—Garbage drummer and producer for iconic bands such as Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Sonic Youth.
Working seamlessly across both underground and mainstream scenes, Eugene has been involved in numerous studio and live collaborations, including the NDGN duo with Andy (Bluvertigo), Garbo, Marco Machera (occasionally alongside Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Steve Jansen), Gazebo, Claudio Simonetti, Goblin Rebirth, Luca Urbani (Soerba), Roger Lyons + Louis Gordon (collaborators with John Foxx and New Order), and sessions at Britannia Row Studios (once Pink Floyd’s headquarters), among many notable experiences.
He has also ventured into film scoring, most recently on Lavender Braid, a medium-length feature by American director Magdalena Hill, where Eugene blends ancient instruments with cutting-edge technology.
Now in his fourth consecutive year, Eugene serves as a music producer for the Mediaset TV show Amici di Maria De Filippi, works as a beatmaker for Just Push Play Ltd. (Sony Publishing), and teaches demo production at Accademia09 in Milan. Alongside these roles, he also performs voice acting for the Italian versions of many animated series and films on Netflix, RAI YoYo, and SKY. In 2013, thanks to his technical expertise, Eugene was named Ambassador Artist by Italian distributor Midiware for Moog, Arturia, and sE Electronics.
