Whipp and Ash formed The Stripper Project with Hannah Neech in late 2007. In 2008 the outfit released two singles. "Reasons Not to Go to Work" Yourself and Mean It, Punch Drunk Love, Smiling Judas was recorded at Arundel's Pilot Sounds studio in January 2008 and was produced by Porl Young. "Filthy Wonderful" Wonderful, Kill La Shoes. was recorded in April 2008 again at Pilot Sounds studio with Young. Originally another track, "Born to Lose", was recorded at the same time but never used. Also of note, Filthy Wonderful is a tribute to artist and pioneer transsexual, Lili Elbe.