 In September 2009 original drummer Alex Wong left the band to pursue his project The Paper Raincoat with longtime collaborator Amber Rubarth, and was replaced by drummer Evan Howard.After selling out several venues in NYC including the Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge, in May 2010 the band made their first trip to the West Coast, playing the Viper Room and Hotel Utah, and later made their London debut in October of the same year, playing Cobden Club and SoHo House's Wired Showcase.BlackBook Magazine also named Deadbeat Darling one of the Best Bands of CMJ 2010.