Welcome to the Decibel Boost Podcast album roundup for the month of May 2026! As we approach the midway stretch of the year, the album release schedule found more room for noteworthy and exciting things to choose from and discuss! First: Alex discusses the new remaster of Dethklok’s debut alongside Devin Townsend’s symphonic prog-metal opus, the first new Boards of Canada material in 13 years, and Periphery’s latest post-djent project. Next: Mark touches on JPEGMAFIA’s “experimental” new project, Fire-Toolz’s debut on Warp Records, Anderson .Paak’s new film project/soundtrack, and Genesis Owusu taking on the scourge of modern society. Finally: Robert commends the newest psychedelic prog-rock opus from Elder while also diving into the strange world of Lip Critic’s newest album.
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
2:46 – What Exactly Came Out In May 2026
10:19 – Alex (Dethklok, Primus, Boards of Canada, Devin Townsend, Periphery, etc.)
30:49 – Mark (Jpegmafia, Fire-Toolz, Action Bronson, Isaiah Rashad, Anderson .Paak, Genesis Owusu, etc.)
58:34 – Robert (Elder, Lip Critic, Kacey Musgraves, etc.)
