Welcome to the Decibel Boost Podcast album roundup for the months of May 2025. This past May definitely had a busier release calendar than April, with a plethora of high-profile releases and a myriad of more niche-focused affairs to choose from. First: Alex discusses a pair of rereleases from Linkin Park and Britney Spears, the latest from Atlanta band Ladrones, Nik Nocturnal’s newest EP, and touches on the much discussed new album from Sleep Token! Next: Mark dives hard into an ocean of collaborative projects. Boldy James working with Real Bad Man and Your Boy Posca, Flume & JPEGMAFIA debating their own beats, Nicolas Craven working with Jimmie D and Tha God Fahim, and that’s not including solo releases from Bruiser Wolf and voice actress Erika Harlacher. Finally: Robert gives his takes on the new EPs from Full of Hell and MSPAINT, Rico Nasty’s debut on Fueled By Ramen, PUP’s latest misanthropic riff-fest, and the Callous Daoboys’ newest carnival of swerves.
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
4:18 – What Exactly Came Out In May 2025
12:20 – Alex’s May Highlights (Nik Nocturnal, Ladrones, Linkin Park’s From Zero deluxe rerelease, Sleep Token, etc.)
27:17 – Mark’s May Highlights (Boldy James & Real Bad Man/Boldy James & Your Boy Posca, Jimmie D & Nicolas Craven, Flume & JPEGMAFIA, Mike & Tony Seltzer, Billy Woods, Rome Streetz & Conductor Williams, , Bruiser Wolf, Erika Harlacher, etc.)
50:24 – Robert’s May Highlights (Full of Hell, MSPAINT, Callous Daoboys, PUP, Model/Actriz, Swans, etc.)
