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2026 Client Project

Gold Standard Radio

The alternative to mainstream radio.

Radio Platform Live Streaming Community Custom Player
Gold Standard Radio — Hero section Gold Standard Radio — Manifesto section Gold Standard Radio — DJ profiles

Gold Standard Radio is an independently run, community-led broadcasting platform. "The Alternative to Mainstream Radio" — amplifying local voices, developing talent, and delivering high-quality music from around the world.

We designed and built the entire digital platform from scratch — a dark, premium experience with a cinematic video hero, custom live streaming audio player, DJ profile cards, artist interview pages, animated soundwave separators, and a persistent mini-player that follows listeners as they browse. Every element reflects the station's motto: "Excellence, Not Perfection."

What We Built

  • Single-page responsive website
  • Custom live streaming audio player
  • Persistent mini-player bar
  • DJ & presenter profile cards
  • Artist interview pages
  • Cinematic video hero with loader
  • Animated soundwave separators
  • Manifesto & mission sections
  • Join the team recruitment flow
  • FAQ accordion with 12+ entries
  • Contact section with social links
  • AzuraCast API integration

Tech Stack

  • HTML5 & CSS3 (custom properties)
  • Vanilla JavaScript (ES modules)
  • AzuraCast streaming API
  • Web Audio API (waveform visualiser)
  • Canvas animations (soundwave)
  • Intersection Observer API
  • CSS scroll-driven animations
  • Mobile-first responsive design
  • VPS deployment (Nginx)
  • SSL certificate
  • Staging gate page
  • Performance-optimised media
01

Dark & Cinematic

Radio lives after dark. The deep black palette with gold accents captures that late-night broadcast energy. Cinematic video backgrounds, atmospheric photography, and warm lighting create an immersive experience that feels like stepping into the studio.

02

Custom Audio Player

A fully custom streaming player with live/pause controls, volume slider, waveform visualiser, and real-time metadata from AzuraCast — showing the current track, artist, show name, and listener count. A persistent mini-player bar docks to the bottom so audio never stops while browsing.

03

Community First

Every section serves the community. DJ profile cards with show times and genre tags. Artist interview pages with dedicated layouts. A structured "Join the Team" flow with clear steps. An emerging artists submission guide. The platform is as much a recruitment tool as a listening destination.

Real-time streaming with AzuraCast integration — track metadata, listener count, and waveform visualisation.

Gold Standard Radio — Live streaming player and manifesto

Dedicated artist interview cards with photography, genre tags, and individual profile pages.

Gold Standard Radio — Interviewed artists section

Fully responsive with a custom mobile navigation featuring thumbnail previews and a persistent mini-player.

A structured application flow that turns visitors into team members — with clear steps and professional expectations.

Gold Standard Radio — Join the team section

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