Now Streaming: New CDs from Titus Andronicus, K'Naan, Bat for Lashes, & More

With all the wonderful punk noise that Titus Andronicus has been making since it burst upon the scene a few years back, it's easy to forget that they have only two albums out. That changes in a week with the release of their third album, "Local Business," and you can preview it now at NPR Music (see link to their "First Listen" series below). Another eagerly awaited album there is "The Haunted Man" by Bat for Lashes, the follow-up to her 2009 release, "Two Suns."



Speaking of eagerly awaited releases, Spinner has "Country God or the Girl" by K'Naan, the Somali-Canadian rapper (see the video for "Hurt Me Tomorrow" above). What does his music sound like on his first album following his worldwide mega-success, including his song "Wavin' Flag" being used as a World Cup anthem by Coca-Cola? Like many people, I'm interested to find out.

Spinner also has the latest by Donald Fagen, best known for being half of Steely Dan. Also this week are new albums by ZZ Ward, Widespread Panic, and more, as well as second chances to stream the latest from Jason Lytle and Trey Anastasio.

NPR First Listen:
"Local Business" by Titus Andronicus
"The Haunted Man" by Bat for Lashes
"Book Burner" by Pig Destroyer
"Mars" by Sinkane

[Updated Oct. 16th:] Spin.com:
"Lost Songs" by ... And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead

Spinner.com's Listening Party:
"Til the Casket Drops" by ZZ Ward
"Country God or the Girl" by K'Naan
"Our Nature" by Savoir Adore
"Sunken Condos" by Donald Fagen
"Wood" by Widespread Panic
"Kinder Machines" by Beaten By Them
"Geronimo" by Piney Gir
"Animator" by The Luyas
"Traveler" by Trey Anastasio
"Dept. of Disappearance" by Jason Lytle

Now Streaming: New CDs from Jason Lytle, Martha Wainwright, & More

New albums by Martha Wainwright and Jason Lytle headline the lineup of releases streaming online this week. [UPDATE, Oct. 9th: albums streams by Ben Gibbard, Trey Anastasio, and more added below.] Wainwright is part of the famous musical family that includes Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (her parents) and Rufus Wainwright (her brother), but to me Martha is the most enjoyable to listen to. Her new album, "Come Home to Mama," comes out Oct. 16th.



Jason Lytle, the former frontman of Grandaddy, has recorded with a number of musicians since ending that group, including forming Admiral Radley with members of Earlimart. Now he's back with a new solo album, "Dept. of Disappearance," also drops on the 16th.

Also new this week are albums by Mark Mallman and Meshell Ndegeocello (covering songs associated with Nina Simone), and second chances to hear the latest from Freelance Whales, Metz, and Lord Huron.

As always, albums are up for preview for about a week, and the selections shown below are a sampling of what's available, so check out the sites below for more streaming albums.

NPR First Listen:
"Come Home to Mama" by Martha Wainwright
"Dept. of Disappearance" by Jason Lytle
"REWORK: Philip Glass Remixed" by various artists (including Dan Deacon, Beck, and Memory Tapes)

YouTube Premiere:
"Former Lives" by Ben Gibbard (below)


Rolling Stone Album Premiere:
"Traveler" by Trey Anastasio
"The Afterman: Ascension" by Coheed & Cambria

SoundCloud:
"Sargent House" by Chelsea Wolfe

Spinner.com's Listening Party:
"Diluvia" by Freelance Whales
"Lonesome Dreams" by Lord Huron
"Electrospective (The Remix Album)" by various artists (including Talk Talk, the Human League, and Daft Punk)
"Metz" by Metz
"Pour une Ame Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone" by Meshell Ndegeocello
"Preachers" by My Jerusalem
"Blue Swan Orchestra" by Goldenboy (reissue)
"Double Silhouette" by Mark Mallman
"Old Time Machine" by Old Time Machine
"Cokefloat!" by PAWS