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.
In July 2008, Brannan released the album Goddamned through his own label, Great Depression Records, and went on a tour that lasted ten dates, differing from his previous practice of short tours consisting of around four concerts. The same year, Brannan quit his proofreading job and sustained himself with income generated from concert performances and merchandise sales.