So here's a comparison to what I consider normal for my car.
https://youtube.com/shorts/2hBxjyXZxPU?feature=share
If you compare the 2 and listen closely, you might hear the difference. It's hard to tell if this is just a normal wear and tear noise getting louder or a sign that something might be failing somewhere. I just don't want another catastrophic parts failure if I can avoid it haha