CASTLEBEAT returns with With You, a lo-fi indie track full of nostalgia and emotion. Dive into Josh Hwang’s signature sound and DIY magic.

CASTLEBEAT returns with his latest single, With You. The solo project of Brooklyn-based artist Josh Hwang has grown into an influential force in the indie scene over the past decade. Known for his hazy guitars, melancholic melodies, and unmistakable DIY spirit, CASTLEBEAT has been featured in publications like The Wild Honey Pie and DKFM, earning a dedicated following drawn to the project’s raw, nostalgic charm and authentic lo-fi sound.

Released via Hwang’s own boutique label, Spirit Goth, With You continues the sonic thread that has earned CASTLEBEAT over 100 million streams on Spotify and a devoted following around the globe. The track feels like a soft summer memory, wrapped in cassette fuzz and echoing with emotion.

At just 30 years old, Hwang has carved out a unique space in modern indie rock. Being half-Korean and half-Spanish, his cross-cultural background adds depth to his sound, but it’s his raw, homegrown approach to making music that truly sets him apart. With You, like the rest of his discography, is written, recorded, and produced entirely by Hwang himself, without the polish or filter of outside studio influence.

This self-sufficient style gives CASTLEBEAT’s music a sense of intimacy and imperfection that fans have come to love. There’s a bedroom pop honesty in his songs, but one that leans more into indie rock’s shimmering guitars and distant, reverb-soaked vocals.

With You carries on the tradition of emotional vulnerability and catchy songwriting that started with his self-titled debut album in 2016. That record quietly blew up in the underground indie world, finding a home on playlists and lo-fi YouTube Channels.

As CASTLEBEAT continues to evolve, With You feels like a step forward without leaving behind the heart of what makes his music special. It’s dreamy, it’s nostalgic, it’s beautifully human and it reminds us why independent music still hits so hard.

If you’re into acts like Beach Fossils or Day Wave, give With You a listen and let it soundtrack your next late-night drive or rainy day walk. 

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