On March 31, 2009, the band released "The Open Door EP", containing tracks left off "Narrow Stairs" as well as a demo for "Talking Bird". "The Open Door EP" was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards. In 2009 the band wrote the song, "Meet Me on the Equinox" for . "Meet Me on the Equinox" was not the first song that Death Cab for Cutie contributed to a soundtrack, as they contributed "Soul Meets Body" to the soundtrack for Catch and Release in 2006.