Last Wednesday under the guise of an email that simply hinted at a ‘secret show’ and an 'exclusive CD-Release and performance’ prompted me to accept the invitation, as I was lured in by the chance to gain access to one of Los Angeles’ newest and most exclusive venues, 'COMMUNITY’ upon entering the discretely labeled parlor, I was pleasantly surprised. A dimly lit room, no bigger than 900 square feet and boasting artwork from renowned underground artists laid the scene for what would be an evening of surprises. Plush seating in the center, with a long re-purposed wooden table beckoned us.The setting was just the beginning for a very intimate performance by Mat Devine, formerly of Kill Hannah to play his very first show with his solo-act, WrongChilde. Their debut album, Gold Blooded couldn’t have been more right. It was everything a girl who grew up listening to My Chemical Romance and The Shins mixed with a little bit of the great composers; John Berry, Ennio Morricone and Michael Andrews…with a touch of Gary Jules. It was pure, honest, and definitely worth the drive through L.A. traffic. Other outlets reported on the newly released album, for starters: 

Ryanseacrest.com called Mat Devine’s of (Kill Hannah’s) new solo-project an “experiment with synths and electronica to create a collection of 'anthemic’ tunes fitting for a new generation…” and “Hopelessly romantic and just a touch emotionally twisted.”

Gold Blooded is Devine’s latest album from his solo-act entitled: Wrongchilde. Yet what is so amazingly ironic is how right, Wrongchilde is. From it’s melodic emo roots stems an album that is richly entoxicating, rythmically pleasing and makes you want to move. Devine’s pop-rock infused tunes will leave you wanting more.

 

From it’s strangely haunting and beautiful acoustic sounds you’ll hear on, “Falling In Love Will Kill You.” and “Slow” to the up-beat make-you-want-to-drive-for hours on, the title track, "Gold Blooded.“ Gold Blooded is just that, solid gold.