Welcome to the Decibel Boost Podcast album roundup for the months of April 2025. This past April can be best described as “one of the months of all time.” While a few releases of note did happen, it was far from the wave of new projects that March 2025 brought with it. Nonetheless, we’re still here to summarize the highlights. First: Alex talks about the music accompanying one of the most acclaimed films of the year with Sinners, the latest from Machine Head, and an April Fools surprise drop from Skrillex. Next: Mark discusses the latest release from Boldy James, the new Gangsta Doodles compilation, and the trio of soundtracks for the currently airing Lazarus anime. Finally: Robert discusses the new Chat Pile live project, the straight edge offshoot of Knocked Loose known as XweaponX, and even some rather odd comedic musical projects courtesy of the landscape of Tiktok.
Your hosts this month are Robert (@RobBarracuda), Alex (@Xandersthoughts), and Mark (@MAK2HybridMedia). Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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Playlist of recommended albums discussed:
Timestamps
2:51 – What Exactly Came Out In April 2025
8:53 – Alex’s Monthly Highlights (Sinners soundtracks, Skrillex, Machine Head, Ghost, etc.)
22:52 – Mark’s Monthly Highlights (Boldy James and V Don, Wu-Tang Clan and Mathematics, Westside Gunn, Gangster Doodles, Lazarus soundtracks)
42:21 – Robert’s Monthly Highlights (Chat Pile, Pigs x7, Allegaeon, Sleigh Bells, Sumac and Moor Mother, XweaponX, Lost Souls, etc.)
