San Francisco post-punk four-piece Wild Moth will release its full-length debut album Over, Again September 17 on Asian Man Records. Can't wait to hear it? No problem. You can exclusively stream the first half of the forthcoming release right here on The Bay Bridged.

Following the band's Mourning Glow 7-inch EP and self-titled 10-inch, Over, Again was recorded by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden in Palo Alto. The new album expands upon the band's dark and heavy sound, with speedy pop melodies fluttering under the heavy-shredding guitars and commanding drums. It's a solid effort, but don't take my word for it.

Wild Moth recently opened for Shinobu and Speedy Ortiz at Bottom of the Hill. It was definitely wild, and I'm looking forward to seeing these dudes play aTo supporters of a Maryland bill to help rape victims, the idea seemed like a no-brainer: Women impregnated by their attackers should not have to fight custody battles to raise their children or, as often happens, put them up for adoption.

The proposal had the support of lawmakers in both parties and people on both sides of the abortion debate. Bills had passed unanimously in both the State Senate and the House of Delegates. The governor was on board. But on the last day of the annual three-month session last week, the legislation died at the stroke of midnight.

Now, unless Maryland lawmakers bring up the bill in a special session, which seems unlikely, the state will remain one of a handful without such a law.

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