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American instrumental band
Steelism
Background information
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresInstrumental
Years active2011–present
LabelsSingle Lock Records, Intoxicating Sounds, Names Records, Theory 8 Records, Turbo Time Records
MembersJeremy Fetzer
Spencer Cullum Jr.
Websitesteelismmusic.com

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

History

Fetzer (from Canton, Ohio) and Cullum (from Essex, England) met while backing up singer Caitlin Rose on a UK tour. 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. Their debut EP The Intoxicating Sounds of Pedal Steel and Guitar was released in October 2012.

In September 2014, the band released their debut full-length album, 615 to FAME in North America on Single Lock Records. It was recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and at Club Roar in Nashville. The Fame Studios sessions were co-produced by Ben Tanner of the Alabama Shakes, who also played on the record.

Steelism released a limited edition EP entitled The Drawing Room Vol. 1 in July 2015 on their own label, Intoxicating Sounds. Ism, their second album, was released in June 2017.

Discography

  • Ism (Album, 2017, Intoxicating Sounds)
  • The Drawing Room, Volume 1 (EP, 2015, Intoxicating Sounds)
  • "The Informant" / "The Spook" (Single, 2015, Turbo Time Records)
  • 615 to FAME (Album, 2014, Single Lock Records)
  • "China Plate" b/w "Emily", Split single with Andrew Combs (Electric Western, 2013)
  • The Intoxicating Sounds of Pedal Steel & Guitar (EP, 2012, Theory 8)
  • "9 to 5 Jive" / "Lewis & Clark" (Single, 2012, Theory 8)

References

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  2. Gold, Adam (October 10, 2014). "10 New Artists You Need to Know: Fall 2014". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. Hight, Jewly (November 9, 2014). "Revisiting An Era When Pop Didn't Always Have Lyrics". NPR. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  4. Sliver, Glen Burn (October 10, 2014). "On the Verge: Steelism". Relix. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  5. Fox, Randy. "CHARACTER CONSTRUCTION Steelism is building music for the future on a solid foundation". The East Nashvillean. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  6. Deusner, Steven M. (September 17, 2014). "Steelism's Debut Stretches From Surf to '70s". CMT. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  7. Powers, Ann (February 7, 2014). "First Listen: Steelism, '615 To FAME'". NPR. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  8. Dauphin, Chuck (June 30, 2014). "Steelism on New Album's Influences: 'We Kind of Have Two Sides to What We Do'". Billboard. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  9. Orr, Dacey (August 25, 2015). "Steelism Are Nashville's Biggest 'Studio Nerds' and Its Secret Weapon, Too". Village Voice. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  10. Horowitz, Hal (June 21, 2017). "Stellism: Ism". American Songwriter. Retrieved 23 June 2017.

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