Moodmusic headhoncho and A&R Klas “Sasse” Lindblad brings you the first installment of a new co-operation with Starstyling Worldwide, one of the more interesting fashion/design companies in Berlin right now. Featuring new, exclusive and unreleased tracks from the likes of Dave DK, Kiki & Sasse, Filippo Moscatello, Tigerskin, Stel, Penner+Muder and more this is future house music as we have come to expect from this trail-blazing label. Compiled originally for the Starstyling “Hokus Fokus” show at the Berlin Fashion week in summer 2009, “Starstyling vs Moodmusic” takes us on a journey of unreleased gems and forthcoming goodies as well as special edits of some recent hits from Moodmusic, building a well thought DJ mix that we are used to hearing from the native Finn on dancefloors around the world. In the past 15 years, Moodmusic has been been growing into one of the main players in electronic house in Europe with a respectable artist roster of past, present and future stars of the scene, caringly steered the musical line by label owner / A&R / benevolent dictator Klas Sasse Lindblad through many different territories, whilst always staying true both to himself as well as his artists. While the first releases took their lead from the twin poles of Detroit and Chicago, each new record has expanded the horizons of the label with wonderful results. In the last few years the label has gathered a small but dedicated artist pool enhanced by guest appearances from their talented friends and colleagues from all over the world. TRACKLISTING 1. Stel - The Nail That Sticks Out (King Roc Remix) 2. Sasse - Friday Sessionz (Daso Remix) 3. Dave DK - Cinema Paraiso (Ada Remix) 4. Kiki & Sasse - Belvedere (Till Von Sein Remix) 5. Filippo Moscatello - Pagliaccio 6. Tigerskin - Holy Grail 7. Dirt Crew - Deep Cover 8. Penner+Muder - Wonder 9. Lil Tony - Checkpoint Charlie 10. Holger Zilske & Dave DK feat. Richard Davies - You Will Find Out 11. Filippo Moscat

Jon Freer: “moodmusic / starstyling was originally a mix compiled by mood music head honcho Sasse for the Starstyling ‘Hokus Fokus’ show at Berlin Fashion Week 2009. Instead of leaving it as a one off soundtrack to posing, moodmusic have chosen to make this smooth mix of magical house and technoid treats available to mere mortals. There’s no denying the strength of many of the grooves on show, even though they do merge into one another in the mix. The best moments are Ada’s acidic mix of Dave DK’s Cinema Paraiso, Filippo Moscatello’s floating Pagliaccio and Tigerskin’s mind melting Holy Grail. The moodmusic / starstyling compilation shows the distinctive groove associated with moodmusic releases. ”

Neil Condron: “Following the winters of minimal and the fresher-friendly electro-tinged house, 2009 looks set to be the year remembered for giving dance back its heart. One of the protagonists in this tale has been Berlin-based DJ/producer Sasse, who has mixed this compilation of his label’s best new productions. This compilation shows as much breadth as it does control, from the tribal roll of Filippo Moscatello’s ‘Pagliaccio’ to the tougher drive of Dirt Crew’s ‘Deep Cover’, and even the luxurious aural bubble bath of Sasse’s own ‘Friday Sessionz’. No hibernation for house fans this year, then. ”

vainzine: “Another compilation! Nothing special about this one. It's a straightforward standard mix but the songs are great and if you are in the market for a workout mix or something to get you in the 'mood' (sorry) then this is worth the cash. There are some well known names on here including Kiki, Dirt Crew and some lesser known underground bombs form the likes of Filippo Moscatello and Sasse. Yeah it's not ground breaking but it does the job and certainly helped me get my groove on in the gym.”