The band began recording new material in October 2007. The material's release was carried over until February 2008, when a video for the song "Real Girl" was released to YouTube. The video was written, directed and filmed by Brendan, with assistance from Heselton and Milligan. On February 3, the band made an announcement claiming that the material they had been recording would be available to purchase in the fourth quarter of 2008. In March 2008, the band performed several tour dates in the United States, and also announced dates for an acoustic performance in the United Kingdom. In October 2008, the band completed a successful tour of the UK, during which some of the new material was showcased in an acoustic form. In November 2008, the band returned to the recording studio to perfect their new material, and thus, set a release date for a six-track EP, entitled "Pop, Songs &amp; Death, Vol 1: The Lightning EP". In early 2009, Brendan composed music for motion picture "April Showers", a film which deals directly with the Columbine Massacre. On June 1, 2009, "The Lightning EP" was expected for release; however, it was not available until June 2 due to a series of technical difficulties, including a server crash on their website. In January 2010, Wheatus began a worldwide theater tour, with dates spanning the United States, United Kingdom and Austria. They were supported by nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot. In April 2010, Brown announced via his official Twitter page that "Pop, Songs &amp; Death, Vol. 2: The Jupiter EP" was scheduled for release in May 2010. However, the released was pushed back to December 23, 2010.