 In 2007, he appeared in the movie "Holding Trevor" as the promiscuous best friend of the protagonist, and released a limited-edition EP with fours songs named "disasterpiece" or "Unmastered", adding two additional songs for a 2008 re-release.In July 2008, Brannan released the album "Goddamned" through his own label, Great Depression Records, and toured ten dates, a departure from his previous practice of short tours of about four concerts.The same year, Brannan left his proofreading job and sustained himself with earnings from concerts and merchandise.