The Gold Coast’s premier nightclub, Platinum, jumps into the CD market with this huge double-disc dose of stylish, sophisticated and funky electro house. Platinum is the brainchild of long term Gold Coast promoter and club owner Joey Lamattina. Known for owning two of the best night clubs the Gold Coast has ever had – Mansion and Fever – Joey, along with partner Nick Stylianou, has always insisted on a stellar cast of international guests. Week in, week out, the world’s very best DJs grace Platinum, and upon opening the CD case a list of the who’s who of international dance music is included; Felix Da Housecat, Ferry Corsten, Benny Benassi, Martin Solvieg, you name it! In more instances than not, they’ve played at Platinum.

In addition to the wealth of international talent that flows through Platinum each and every weekend, the club also boasts one of the strongest resident line-ups in the country. Queensland’s favourite sons, the Stafford Brothers, are the lead residents and are aptly supported by Raye Antonelli, Craig Roberts, Down n Dirty DJs and Lucas. Platinum is also aligned with some of the Gold Coast’s most anticipated events, hosting after parties for Summafieldayze, Good Vibrations and Big Day Out, and monthly events for Kink and Onelove, as well as Ministry of Sound tours.

The first disc is masterfully compiled and pieced together by the Stafford Brothers. One of the most traveled Australian acts – both interstate and internationally – the Stafford Brothers have forged a reputation as being one of the premier house acts in Australia. Recently finishing 6th on the inthemix50 DJ Poll, it’s safe to say that the Stafford Brothers are one of the most popular acts nationwide; and rightfully so. Their disc is the traditional big room soun that encapsulates the main room of Platinum. While their opener – Booka Shade’s remix of Oh Yeah by Yello – is a curious starting point, they lay the foundation for a satisfying selection of upfront electro house anthems. With standout tracks like Chris Lake – Changes, Walken – Boy, Supermode – Tell Me Why and Sugiurumn – Star Baby, there’s a good spread of some of the biggest anthems in club land over the past year. The D. Ramirez remix of Lost by Roger Sanchez is the highlight of the disc; but it’s not all chart topping floorfillers, as there’s a solid selection of the Brothers’ own singles and remixes. Leading with their single, More Than A Feeling, the Brothers give a fresh new sound to Princess Superstar – Perfect, Sunfreakz – Counting Down the Days and fellow QLD producer Dope n Dusted – Stay Around (For This). Overall the disc is exactly what you’d come to expect from the Stafford Brothers.

The second selection is from the godfather of the Gold Coast house scene, Don Nadi. Don has been at the forefront of the GC club scene for over a decade and has consistently been revered for his ability to pioneer and push new sounds to an otherwise blanket GC audience. Don kicks off his selection with Push Push by Rockers Hi-Fi’s, which leads brilliantly into Deer in the Headlights by Chelonis R Jones. It’s fresh, inspiring and exciting and lays the platform for what is a super impressive mixed disc. The mix flows effortlessly and while ever so subtly builds in moment. One of Booka Shade’s finest pieces of production, Night Falls, flows magnificently out of Raz Ohara’s Fireball. You may want to hit the repeat button on Night Falls, hands down one of the best tracks out at the moment. No current mix compilation would be complete without at least one production from electro house producer extraordinaire Sebastien Leger, this time complementing the album with the Lifelike remix of Take Your Pills.
Acid house is back momentarily with Who Made Who’s Out The Door and Ascii Disko’s Black Metal. One of my personal all time favourite tracks – Goldfrapp’s Ride A White Horse – gets a fresh new sound with the Ewan Pearson Disco Odyssey Parts 1 + 2. While hard to go past a favourite anthem, the peak of the set is courtesy of the classy Rex The Dog rework of The Knife’s Heartbeats. Not to be outdone, the exceptional penultimate track is (Far From) Home by Canadian genius, Tiga, before Cut Copy’s mix of The Presets – Girl & The Sea finishes the album in style.

With more hits than the Beatles, this compilation is not to be sneezed at. If you’re a regular Queensland clubber then no doubt you’ve already purchased this little gem, but if you’re an interstater curious about the contents, then purchase the album… you won’t be disappointed.