After a move to Chicago in 2009, Edwards began to experiment with a new band lineup, and eventually decided on a six-man group made up of some former members and some Chicago-area musicians.

This new lineup allowed Edwards to take the band in a more rock-based direction, which could be seen in their next two studio albums Buzzard (2010), and Rot Gut, Domestic (2012).

[3] In an interview with blogger Adam Vitcavage, Edwards discussed his battle with Clostridioides difficile colitis as well as the future of the band.

Edwards proclaimed, "I've threatened to break up this stupid band so many times, I don't want to continue crying wolf.

The album features many Chicago musicians and friends of the band, including Tim Rutili, Joe Adamik, Cameron McGill, Katie Todd, Brian Deck, and Ronnie Kwasman.

Their fourth album, Rot Gut, Domestic, produced by John Congleton, was released early to pledges for digital download via PledgeMusic on March 12, 2012.

The five parts of the set are: "Hybristophilia", "PANIC ATTACKS (Low Level Bummer)", "Now, Let's Risk Our Feathers", "Dark Energy in the Spotlight", and "You Look Like the Future, Baby".

On January 24, 2017, Edwards officially announced the release date of his first solo album, Lemon Cotton Candy Sunset.