A "country twang, jazz, blues, R&B, surf guitar, and Ennio Morricone-like movie soundtrack washed in a 21st century blend,"[1] Steelism is composed of guitarist Jeremy Fetzer and pedal steel player Spencer Cullum.

[2] Fetzer (from Canton, Ohio) and Cullum (from Essex, England) met while backing up singer Caitlin Rose on a UK tour.

[3] They began writing together after discovering a shared interest in classic movie soundtrack composers such as Ennio Morricone and 60s instrumental artists including Booker T. and the M.G.s, The Ventures and Pete Drake.

[5] In September 2014, the band released their debut full-length album, 615 to FAME in North America on Single Lock Records.

[6] The Fame Studios sessions were co-produced by Ben Tanner of the Alabama Shakes, who also played on the record.