A Conversation with Mood Child’s Founders
Manda Moor has been on a serious rise these past few years, and if you’ve been paying attention to house music, you’ve definitely felt her presence. The Danish-Filipino DJ and producer has built a name for herself with percussion-forward sets, standout releases on labels like Hot Creations, Kaluki, and Tamango, and a growing reputation for doing things her own way. But what’s really set her apart is Mood Child—the label and party brand she co-founded with French DJ Sirus Hood.
Originally from France, Sirus has built a career rooted in raw, funk-laced sounds, with releases on respected labels like Armada Music, Rawthentic, and Cuttin' Headz. Applauded for his global tour schedule and residencies at venues like Sankeys Ibiza, Eden Ibiza, and Ministry of Sound London, he’s been recognized for putting on incredible sets.
Their Bandcamp project, Mood Edits, takes a different angle from the usual label output—offering limited-edition track edits that are only available for a short time before being replaced. It’s a direct response to the overload of digital availability in music today, and the series has been supported by the likes of The Martinez Brothers and Loco Dice.
In this interview, Manda and Sirus share a more personal side of their lives—on and off the stage. Manda talks about how her cultural background shows up in her music, the habits that keep her steady, and what it felt like to hear one of her early tracks played by a legend she looked up to. Sirus gets into how he works in the studio, what matters most to him when building a track, and why having a quiet space is non-negotiable. They also touch on the cities that mean the most to them, what they listen to when they want to reset, and the small things that keep them grounded. It’s an honest look at two people who care about what they’re doing—and are figuring it out on their own terms.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
Sirus: I develop artists, gear, and products. Manda: I don't like phone calls.
If you weren’t a DJ/Producer, what would you be?Manda: Probably an airline pilot like my father, or a vet. Sirus: A rally pilot.
What’s the most memorable moment of your career?Manda & Sirus: When we won Hype Label of the Year at the Beatport Awards 2025.
Who’s an artist that inspires you right now?Manda: Jamie Jones. Sirus: Benny Rodrigues.
What’s a track you play when you want to get the crowd hyped?Manda: Sirus Hood & Trangaz – Boothy (Manda Moor Spicy Remix).
Sirus: In Brazil, my track Warning (Dirtybird). In the rest of the world, my track Trapped In (Cuttin’ Headz).
What’s your go-to snack or drink before a show?Manda: Buttered popcorn. Sirus: Unsalted pistachios.
What’s your favorite city to play in, and why?Manda: New York—that’s where it all started for me. Sirus: Ibiza.
How would you describe your sound in three words?Manda: Bouncy, groovy, bold. Sirus: Raw, eclectic, different.
What’s one non-music-related thing that makes you happy?Manda: Sleep. Sirus: New technologies.
What’s a track that always brings you back to your roots?Manda: Tagalog (with Trangaz), because I’m half Filipina. Sirus: Habibi Groove (A.K.M. Edit).
If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be?Manda: Paul Johnson. Sirus: Green Velvet.
What’s your favorite non-music-related hobby?Manda: Tennis. Sirus: Boat driving.
If you could time travel to any era of music history, when would it be and why?Manda: The 2010s, because it was the golden era of clubbing and electronic music. Sirus: The ’80s, to witness the birth of house music.
What’s a record that never leaves your crate or USB?Manda: Sirus Hood & Reboot – Believe. Sirus: Ghetto Corazon (with Trangaz).
If you weren’t touring or in the studio, where would we find you?Manda: Drinking from a coconut in Thailand. Sirus: In a heated pool.
What’s a fun fact or hidden talent that has nothing to do with music?Manda: I'm a huge geek, and I have a strong gut feeling. Sirus: I’m a great advisor and critic.
What is something simple that makes you smile?Manda: My cats. Sirus: Annoying Manda.
What’s a memory you never want to let go of?Manda: When DJ Deeon played my first production. Sirus: I don’t remember.
When do you feel most at peace?Manda & Sirus: Anywhere by the sea with our loved ones.
What’s something you forget but feel better when reminded of?Manda: That where I currently am is what I’ve been dreaming of. Sirus: My spirituality.
What’s something meaningful to you, but not to others?Manda: My eyeliner has to be perfectly symmetrical. Sirus: Complete silence where I sleep and where I produce.
What personal prison have you built out of fear?Manda: I get anxious pretty easily, especially in big crowds. Sirus: I don’t let my fears control me.
What’s something normal to you that other people find weird?Manda: I can sleep more than 12 hours easily. Sirus: I arrive exactly on time—never early.
If you could compliment yourself, what would you say?Manda: I have great shoes and hair. Sirus: I’m handsome.
Has there ever been a gut-wrenching moment where you lost a track or project?Manda: Sirus broke my SD card where I recorded the best set of my life. Sirus: Never.
What do you obsess over most when making music?Manda: Creating the loop. Sirus: Finding the magic.
What’s your favorite set time and duration?Manda: Sunrise—for at least 4 hours. Sirus: Sunset, minimum 3 hours. Longer if the vibe, environment, and sound quality are good.
If you could abolish one genre of music forever, what would it be?Manda: TikTok Techno. Sirus: Big Room EDM.
