Began recording new material

Wheatus began recording new material in October 2007. Its release was carried over until February 2008, when a video for the song “Real Girl” was uploaded to YouTube. In March, the band performed several shows in the US and also announced dates for an acoustic performance in the UK. In October, they completed a tour of the UK, during which some of the new material was showcased in acoustic form. In November, the band returned to the recording studio and set a release date for a six-track EP, entitled Pop, Songs & Death, Vol 1: The Lightning EP . In early 2009, Brown composed music for April Showers , a film that deals with the Columbine High School massacre . On June 1, 2009, The Lightning EP was expected for release, but it was not available until June 2 due to a series of technical difficulties, including a server crash on the band’s website. In January 2010, Wheatus began a worldwide theater tour, with dates spanning the US, UK, and Austria. They were supported by nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot . In April 2010, Brown announced via his Twitter page that Pop, Songs & Death, Vol. 2: The Jupiter EP was scheduled for release in May 2010. However, this was pushed back to December 23, 2010.