Formed in the early nineties, Joyland were named after funfair play area on Great Yarmouth Promenade, Near Where Simon Faraday-Drake grew up. The music was clever pop, with hooks and tricks gleaned from the likes of John Barry, Often with a slight down tempo slant and melancholic edge about it, Both of which seemed to offer the tracks up for remixing which was duly carried out by the excellent Faceless on several occasions. They made an appearance on a TV pilot show recorded over several nights hosted by Tom Robinson, which also included various other local acts.