In an 7 October 2008, interview with "Austin Sound Check", Sam confirmed plans for a new album in 2009. The band's official website stated in June 2009 that the new album should be released early 2010. Gert and his band Woodface opened at several of Sam's shows in 2007 and 2008. During Sam's encore, they performed several well-known K's Choice songs. On 8 June 2009, six years after K's Choice announced their indefinite hiatus, the band's official website announced they will perform at the 35th edition of Folk Dranouter on 7 August 2009. In 2009, to celebrate the return of K's Choice on the international level, Sony Music released the compilation album "The Essential K's Choice".