Johnny Marr's upwards trajectory continues unabated with the release of `Playland.' Work on the album commenced in London in spring 2014 as soon as the year of touring in support of `The Messenger? came to a close. It finds Marr continuing the creative connection that was forged on `The Messenger? with collaborator and co-producer Doviak, as well as the other musicians who performed on the album and accompanying tour. Last year, Johnny enjoyed a monumental start to his solo career with an abundance of critical acclaim for The Messenger including being named as NME's Godlike Genius.