They were signed to Banquet Records, who organise shows in and around the Kingston upon Thames area in Greater London.

In August 2007, the band released their debut album in the U.S. on Get Outta Town Records, and toured the US East Coast.

In 2008, the band began writing their second album, Bright Grey in Devon, England.

They played their final concert at The Peel on 18 September 2009, in their hometown of Kingston upon Thames, supporting Paint It Black.

Bassist Dave House has also released four albums and two splits of solo material that dates back to 2004 before The Steal began.