The band consists of Bian Yuan as vocalist, Liu Hao as bassist, Liu Hongwei, and Yang Yang playing guitar, and Guan Zheng on drums.
They were the subject of the documentary Wasted Orient by Kevin Fritz who felt they represented a side of China not seen in the West.
[1][2] In April, May and June 2007 Joyside embarked on a major European tour playing sold-out shows in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and England.
[3] In September 2007, That's Beijing listed them as one of the top ten bands in China.
In September 2007, Joyside played the Beijing Pop Festival alongside their heroes, the New York Dolls.