Guy Perryman Interviews

A conversation with Misha music producer/songwriter from Finland and BeMyFiasco soul singer/songwriter from Texas - who collaborate in the studio and on stage, chatting in Tokyo in September 2026 about how they started making music together, the Grammy nomination, their first live shows together in Japan, how location inspires the music, and more.

A conversation with Imaani – vocalist with acid jazz groups Incognito and Citrus Sun plus many other collaborations and solo projects sharing stories from her music life including a debut performance at a Jocelyn Brown home party, recording with Bluey and Incognito for the first time, why performing at Blue Note Tokyo is so special, pre-stage nerves and more.

A conversation with Graham Harvey – keyboardist and music director for acid jazz groups Incognito and Citrus Sun plus pianist for numerous artists including Stacey Kent, George Benson, Chaka Khan, Jocelyn Brown, Mica Paris, Philip Bailey, Omar and more sharing stories from his music life on stage and in the studio.

A conversation with Element - Indonesian rock band chatting with me while I was at Radio Days Asia radio conference in Jakarta in September 2026 sharing stories from their extremely successful career, what it was like hearing their music on the radio for the first time, and more.

A conversation with Andrea Ho - radio broadcaster/producer/educator and Trailblazer Award recipient chatting at Radio Days Asia radio conference in Jakarta in September 2026, sharing her thoughts on the unique bond between radio broadcasters and their audience and more. 

A conversation with Okki - Prambors FM Indonesia General Manager and broadcaster chatting at Radio Days Asia radio conference in Jakarta in September 2026, sharing his thoughts on his radio career and radio station going full circle.

A conversation with Yeo Guang Jin - founder of Singapore based company 1UPMedia chatting at Radio Days Asia radio conference in Jakarta in September 2026, sharing his thoughts (with a lot of pizazz) on audio in a visual world, or visuals for an audio world.

A conversation with Indonesian Embassy Tokyo Sociocultural Affairs Minister Aula - chatting with me just before I depart for Radio Days Asia radio conference in Jakarta in September 2026, sharing some fun travel tips for the journey.

A conversation with December 10 – audition TV show boy band who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing their festival experiences, the whirlwind past eight months, the importance of music in their lives, favourite travel destinations... and what is Simon really like?

A conversation with Boy Soda - singer/songwriter who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing his festival experience immediately after coming off stage, how the vibrations in a room create the music, taking us on an oceanside walk in Sydney, and more.

A conversation with Good Neighbours – indie rock duo who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing their festival experiences, the moment of almost giving up on music, making “blue sky” music, and are they really good neighbours?

A conversation with Nectar Woode – soulful singer/songwriter who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing her festival experiences including performing at Glastonbury festival, the joy of connecting with the fan community, writing a song with Elton John and more.

A conversation with The Guest List – Manchester rock band who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing their festival experiences, writing lyrics that can change people's lives, upcoming debut album, recommended music spots in Manchester, who's guest list they'd like to be on and more.

A conversation with Florence Road – Irish rock band who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing their festival experiences, starting the band in a garden shed, what they've learnt on the road touring with other artists, recommended destinations in Ireland and more.

A conversation with Cardinals – Irish alternative rock band who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing their festival experiences, the rare sound of an accordion in rock, the power of music and more.

A conversation with Nick Heyward - singer/songwriter with Haircut 100 and solo releases discussing in July 2026 about achieving the teen dream of becoming a pop star followed by frontman fear, the return of Haircut 100 with a new album after 40 years, writing sunny songs like a lotus out of punk mud, upcoming live shows in Japan and more.

A conversation with Julia Longbottom CMG - British Ambassador to Japan live on air on The Guy Perryman Show on InterFM in Tokyo early morning Thursday 30 July 2026 as the Ambassador is about to bid farewell to Japan sharing experiences from the past five years of her tenure including the strong relationship between the UK and Japan, a day in the life of Ambassador, her proudest achievements in the role, not just professional but personal moments in Japan and how the country has been a major part of her life, plus the stories behind some of the Ambassador's favourite music selections!!

A conversation with Yuuf – instrumental group based in London with four members from across Europe chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2026 after their live set at the Field of Heaven about how location inspires their music and performances, what they loved about being with Japanese fans for the first time surrounded by trees in the mountains, expressing emotion and even crying through instrumental music, and more.

A conversation with Bohemian Betyars – Hungarian folk-punk group chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2026 after their powerful live set on the White Stage about their fusion of traditional folk and ska, family singalongs until the sun rises, a mosh-loving Japanese audience, how to pogo while playing violin and more!!

A conversation with Ryan Molloy - West End and Broadway stage musical star, singer/songwriter, and sometimes Frankie Goes to Hollywood stadium show singer chatting in Tokyo in July 2026 about making money singing karaoke, his record-breaking run on stage in London, an unrehearsed singing moment with Barbra Streisand, what has inspired his latest album, his upcoming live shows in Japan and more.

A conversation with Baby Mary - the Harajuku Queen of Kawaii pioneering fashion designer and store owner chatting over afternoon tea prepared by Baby Mary at her Miss Faline salon Aoyama, Tokyo in June 2026 about being inspired by London's fashion superstars, getting life advice from her mother, the joy of meeting amazing people in her shops, the power of music, radio, mermaids and more.

A conversation with The Belair Lip Bombs – indie rockers (who are actually from Frankston, Australia not Belair) in Tokyo for the first time in June 2026 sharing stories about their “getting better” music, their live shows across the globe, their favourite destinations and food, two verses four wheeled human-powered transport, and why they are called what they are.

A conversation with cast members of Blast - the big brassy stage show touring Japan in summer 2026 discussing their personal musical journeys, what they love about the show, the immersive "massage" the show will give you, and more. The chat was recorded in Tokyo in June 2026 with cast members bouncing back and forth in English and Japanese - a truly cultural-crossing musical community!

A conversation with Nation of Language – three-member synth pop group transporting us back to the future via the sound of 80's new wave discussing - during the 2026 cherry blossom season in Tokyo - the power of music, the love of performing live, how to switch off 21st century distractions, recommended New York destinations and more.

A conversation with Arlo Parks – singer/songwriter visiting Tokyo in May 2026 for a secret fashion event discussing nocturnal moments and the communal spirit of a dance floor inspiring her latest album Ambiguous Desire, plus the power of music, upcoming show at Fuji Rock Festival 2026, a recommended music destination in London and more!!

A conversation with Royel Otis - indie pop duo during their live tour to Tokyo in February 2026 discussing love bites, meeting the right people for creative projects and making music in Byron Bay, Australia, how fame alters everything, a murder on the dance floor and more.

A conversation with Nao Yoshioka – soul singer talking in Tokyo during a cherry blossom filled change of season about positive change through music, plus writing and performing the music to match life changing experiences in New York, London, a rainforest in Sydney, around the world and more.

A conversation with Samantha Fish – guitarist/singer/songwriter backstage at Blue Note Tokyo in February 2026 discussing her blues rock music, live stage experiences in Japan, recording experiences in the studio with Jon Spencer (note T-shirt) and what to do if there is an air guitarist in the audience!!

A conversation with Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto - fuzz guitar superstar Barrie Cadogan and his bandmate Lewis Wharton with producer/drummer Malcolm Catto chatting about their live shows in Japan in February 2026, studio moments recording their collaborative album Electric War, contributing to Peaky Blinders and Better Call Saul TV series' theme songs and more. 

A conversation with Tony Momrelle and Cleo Reign Stewart - singers with acid jazz group Incognito chatting backstage at Blue Note Tokyo in January 2026 about why they love working with the group's founder and leader Bluey, their side projects with various artists including Sade and London Community Gospel Choir,  solo projects, the power of music, recommended music spots in London and more.

A conversation with Calum Scott - singer whose career took off by auditioning for Britain's Got Talent in 2015 and has gone on to global stardom chatting backstage at Toyosu Pitt Tokyo in January 2026 before a live show about his latest album Avenoir inspired by the ability to look at your future memories, plus why he's performing in so many large and smaller cities around the world, how he copes with the madness of the music business, bringing his mum up on stage on tour, and more.

A conversation with Jung Jaeil - musician and composer who created the soundtracks for screen blockbusters including Parasite, Squid Game and Mickey 17 discussing how he approaches writing music for the screen, his "failed" first music project, learning to love live experiences with full symphony orchestras, how the power of music heals the wounds between countries, never giving up and more.

A conversation with Elizabeth Bougerol - of fabulous New York City jazz band The Hot Sardines backstage at Cotton Club Tokyo in December 2025 chatting as bubbly as Champagne about her new projects inspired by more fabulous jazz, noir movies, plus French and Japanese cuisine, motherhood, and living life in the moment!!

A conversation with Iain Gillie - Executive Producer and CEO at PW Productions who brought the stage show of Spirited Away from Tokyo to London. At the PW Productions London office in the heart of the West End in November 2025 Gillie discusses Spirited Away, winning a British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) British Business Award, how he got on his theatrical journey, what he looks for to green-light a show, getting lost in Japan, and more!!

A conversation with Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers - online from the InterFM studio Tokyo to Denver USA ahead of their January 2026 Tokyo live show talking about their latest album Automatic, how 1000 live shows helped Schultz overcome stage fright, how the power of music helped him with the grief of losing a sibling, and more.

A conversation with Yuto Uchino of The fin. – indie dreamy pop group from Kobe during the new year 2026 season with chat to warm you up about music inspired by winter and their latest album [Somewhere Between], global touring and the differences between global audiences, meeting fans, flying and more.

A conversation with Michael Bradley - stage actor/singer who stars in Broadway Christmas Wonderland musical direct from Broadway in Tokyo at Theatre Orb Shibuya for the 2025 festive season run. Bradley shares his showbiz journey, what he loves about being on stage, and keeps us guessing - with those rosy, red cheeks and jolly laugh which festive season character he's playing in the show.

A conversation with Michael Kam, director and Lim Kay Tong, lead actor of the film The Old Man And His Car - screened at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival 2025, sharing thoughts about the film, their careers in filmmaking and the Singapore film community.

A conversation with Thanassis Karathanos – producer of the film Hen, screened in competition at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival 2025, talking about what it's like to work on set with chickens, plus the hen's parallel narrative with the humans in the film, why he loves the collaborative process of filmmaking, Greek islands and more. 

A conversation with Victoria Broackes - curator and writer sharing fascinating behind the scenes stories in November 2025 about the David Bowie archive now with a permanent home at the V&A Museum East Storehouse London, the accompanying book, and some exciting, surprising discoveries that were locked away in Bowie's study until recently.

A conversation with David Keech - designer/musician chatting about his British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) British Business Awards 2025 nominations, new EP inspired by Tokyo and a recommended iconic music destination if you're heading to London. The chat took place in November 2025 at a Great Portland Street hotel foyer, which coincidentally has a print on the wall rather appropriate for the UK-Japan connection.

A conversation with Stephen Jones – milliner who has created hats for a vast array of people including Boy George, David Bowie and Princess Diana whose career began in a squat on Warren Street in London together with the Blitz club kids, shares recollections at Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s exhibition at The Design Museum London in November 2025.

A conversation with me – I'm sitting on the other side of the mic at BBC Radio London with Robert Elms on his Sunday morning show on November 16th 2025 when I was in London for my live katsuben show Mic! Projector! Action! at Regent Street Cinema with Japanese silent films on the big screen and me on stage voice acting all of the characters. It was a joy to be invited to BBC Broadcasting House and chat briefly with Robert live on air... stand by for a curry dad-joke!!

A conversation with Jeremy Zucker – singer / songwriter whose incredibly prolific and beautifully crafted bedroom (or garage home studio) music has touched millions around the world, chatting about his personal life, in particular his childhood in New Jersey inspiring his music journey. The conversation took place online with Zucker in California and me at the InterFM studio Hanzomon, Tokyo in November 2025 just prior to Zucker's Asia tour.

A conversation with Gwenno – singer / songwriter who writes and performs music in three languages – Welsh, Cornish and English, who was in Japan in October 2025 for live shows, sharing stories of her extremely varied life (or lives) as a Riverdance performer in Las Vegas as a teen, a member of pop group The Pipettes, touring as keyboardist with PNAU and Elton John, and her latest solo music journey.

A conversation with Remo Anzovino – pianist and composer who has written music for an array of media projects, theatre and cinema including a vast number of silent films. Maestro Anzovino was in Japan in November 2025 for concerts in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto and joined me live on the air at the Hanzomon, Tokyo studio on my InterFM morning show broadcast across Japan.

A conversation with Dex Mitchell – morning radio DJ on Hot 104.5 in Florida who was broadcasting his show live from Tokyo in September 2025. I always love meeting fellow radio broadcasters from around the world and we shared experiences of our morning shows plus Dex's journey to the mic, what he loves about radio and his audience.

A conversation with Shozo Ichiyama - Programming Director of the 38th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival sharing his highlights for 2025 and thoughts on why film is so important to bridge people and cultures.

A conversation with Liam Ramshaw - Executive Director of Tokyo Weekender magazine which has been part of the Tokyo international community for 55 years and in October 2025 is celebrating. Ramshaw shares his story of how he joined the Weekender, some stories from the vast archives, plus upcoming events for Tokyoites.

A conversation with Nduduzo Makhathini - South African jazz musician sharing his wisdom of not only the power of music, but the power of three, water, family, the Blue Note Records Africa jazz connection, and on visiting Japan for the first time in July 2025 noticing the water and energy of Tokyo.

A conversation with Lick-G - freestyle rapper in Japan who's first album Trainspotting released when he was 17 years old went to the top of the Japanese hip-hop charts, sharing stories about his music journey, what inspires his Japanese and English lyrics - which are memorised entirely with no notes and go a lot deeper than just partying, and celebrating the release of his second album Anything You Want.