Hello Hotsteppersam,
To help us get a better understanding of the issue, we’d like to ask a few questions.
1. Have you always experienced this issue, or did it begin recently?
2. Does this happen with all Apple Music content, or only certain songs?
3. Does adjusting the HomePod settings for Sound Check improve the issue?
Please check out this link, which explains how to adjust HomePod settings, and may help: Change HomePod settings
Turn on sound check
The sound check feature keeps the volume level consistent for music and podcasts played from HomePod.
1. In the Home app on your iOS or iPadOS device, tap
, then tap Home Settings.
2. Scroll down, then turn on Sound Check.
Thanks!