What's Good (Week 1/25/26)
Friday is here, and while there's not much to crow about, I'm still going to give you a bit of What's Good. This week, we've got:
New Albums
- The Alchemist & Budgie
- Azikazin Magic World
- Blackwater Holylight
- By Storm
- Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon
New Singles
- Kelly Moonstone
- Thundercat
- Tom Misch
- Sankofa
- Sideshow
If it's your first time with me, every week I gather up all the good music I'm personally checking for and put them in a single blog, along with bits and bobs from around the web. If that sounds good to you, subscribe to get it sent to your email.
Charity Giveaway
Like I mentioned last week, I'm extending my charity giveaway of Armand Hammer & The Alchemist's Mercy on vinyl through February.
Just to remind you of the details, make a charitable donation to any of the following:
- Trans Youth Emergency Project: A project from the Campaign for Southern Equality, offering logistical and financial support to families affected by laws restricting or banning care for transgender children across the United States
- Al Otro Lado: An organization providing legal and humanitarian aid for immigrant communities in the U.S. and Mexico, with litigation services, family reunification, and a number of other programs.
- The Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund: A fund directing resources to organizations across the Twin Cities metro area and Greater Minnesota that provide basic needs, urgent legal services, and advocacy resources for communities impacted by immigration-related harm.
And fill out this Google form with proof of your donation. I'll close out the form on 2/28/26, then I'll contact a randomly selected one of you for an address to send the record to.
Also in solidarity with today's boycotts, protests, and strikes, rather than copping a record today, consider donating to one of the Minnesota resources and mutual aid funds at Stand With Minnesota.
Now let's get on with the music.
Playlists
TIDAL
TIDAL: What's Good Playlist - Week of 1/25/26
YouTube
Bonus Beats
JMSN hit up the KEXP studios to play joints from ...it's only about u if you think it is.
yeule brought Evangelic Girl is a Gun to NPR's legendary Tiny Desk.
And speaking of legends, Kim Gordon sat down on The Questlove Show for a chat.
Music
Ben Reilly - Super Buick feat. Westside Boogie (From SAVE!, out now. Purchase: Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
The Alchemist - Lord Protect Me feat. Roc Marciano (From The Alchemist and Budgie's The Good Book III, out now. Purchase: Digital, CDs, and merch via ALC Records | Purchase "Lord Protect Me" at Qobuz, Stream "Lord Protect Me": Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Blackwater Holylight - Fade (From Not Here Not Gone, out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Vinyl via Suicide Squeeze | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Kelly Moonstone - Daughter Freestyle (Out now, YouTube loosie.)
Sideshow - LIFE AS VIOLENT AS YOU MAKE IT (From Tigray Funk, out on 2/27/26. Preorder: Bandcamp | 10k Global, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Tom Misch - Sister With Me (From Full Circle, out on 3/27/26. Preorder: Physicals and merch via Tom's store | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
DJ Scratch & Planet Asia - Not Allowed (From Kings Dominion, out now. Purchase: Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Che Noir & 7xvethegenius - Topanga (From Desired Crowns, out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Azikazin Magic World - Shining Portal (From Memory Overdrive, out now. Purchase: Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Boldy James & Nicholas Craven - The Whole Shabang (From Late To My Own Funeral, out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Thundercat - I Did This To Myself feat. Lil Yachty (From Distracted, out on 4/3/26. Preorder: Bandcamp | Physicals and merch via Thundercat's store | Physicals and digital via Brainfeeder/Ninja Tune, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Sankofa & Mighty Healthy - The Goal feat. JON?DOE (From MHK-ULTRA, out on 2/1/26. Preorder: Bandcamp | Ampwall, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
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ill-sugi - track 24 (From 2026-RAH-CDR, out now. Purchase/Stream: Bandcamp)
Devin Morrison - Pump The Blood (Out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
By Storm - Best Interest feat. billy woods (From My Ghosts Go Ghost, out now. Purchase: Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Yuna - believer (Out now. Purchase: Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | Youtube Music)
Grupo Um - Cortejo Dos Reis Negros (Version 2) (From Nineteen Seventy Seven, out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Physicals and digital via Far Out Recordings | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon - Instagram Highlights (From As of Now, out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Vinyl via Lex Records | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Roc Marciano - Prince & Apollonia (From 656, out now. Purchase: CD via Roc Nation | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Kooley High & Tuamie - The Syndicate (From All Infinite, out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Vinyl via Fat Beats, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Outstraight - Platinum Cookiez feat. Conkan, Don Kobz, Panda Drey, Lú Ke (Out now. Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Nyron Higor - Eu Te Amo (Live) (From Nyron Higor, out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Far Out Recordings | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
Khrysis & Pete Rock - Get Enough Pt. III (From Already b/w Get Enough Pt. III, out now. Purchase: Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
JUICEB☮️X & Cameron House - Enough (From Clear Mirror, out now. Purchase: Bandcamp | Qobuz, Stream: Tidal | Apple | YouTube Music)
That does it for this week. Thank you for rocking with me, and if you enjoyed anything from the blog be sure to share it with a friend. Stay safe, fuck ICE, and as always, make good choices.
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