static and awful sound with Apple Music on MacOS

When using Mac Music, I get a horrific static sound on EVERYTHING I play.

• Sound problem ONLY occurs when using Apple Music.
• Problem does NOT occur when using YouTube or other music/video sources.
• Problem occurs regardless of sound output or peripheral (e.g., headphones, speakers, monitor, computer, etc.)
• Problem occurs even when Apple Music is launched in Safe Mode.
• Problem occurs with local music as well as Apple Music online.
• Problem does NOT occur when using other players (e.g., Vox player).
• Problem occurs even in Safe Mode.

Computer is running Ventura 13.4.

Apple Diagnostics found no problem.

I would love to be able to reinstall the Apple Music app, except that I understand it's baked into the OS and thus can't be deleted and reinstalled. Is that accurate?

Anyone else experiencing this?

Thanks!