diff --git a/doc/source/conf.py b/doc/source/conf.py
index fe28bfa..a974ac0 100644
--- a/doc/source/conf.py
+++ b/doc/source/conf.py
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 author = "Steve Schmerler"
 
 # The full version, including alpha/beta/rc tags
-release = "0.8.0"
+release = "0.9.0"
 
 
 # -- General configuration ---------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 2ed9e95..04cdb89 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 setup(
     name="psweep",
-    version="0.8.0",
+    version="0.9.0",
     description=(
         "loop like a pro, make parameter studies fun: set up and "
         "run a parameter study/sweep/scan, save a database"