CASTLEBEAT - CASTLEBEAT II (2026) Hi-Res

"CASTLEBEAT II" is the full-length album from the Californian lo-fi project CASTLEBEAT, created by musician and founder of the independent label Spirit Goth Records, Josh Polandon. The record continues to develop the band's recognizable signature, offering listeners a new dose of nostalgic and melancholy guitar music.

The album inherits the best features of CASTLEBEAT's classic work, but demonstrates a more mature approach to production. While Josh Polandon's early work was characterized by its gritty, cassette-like quality, this release offers a cleaner, more spacious sound without losing its intimate, garage-inspired magic.

This release is the perfect soundtrack for lovers of melancholic indie sounds, skillfully balancing the legacy of '80s post-punk with the contemporary California DIY scene.