Guy Perryman Interviews

A conversation with Teenage Fanclub – Scottish indie rock band founding members Norman Blake and Raymond McGinley in Tokyo in September 2026 talking about longevity in the pop biz, mixing up the band members instruments and roles, the joy of songwriting, recording their latest album in the Hebrides, what they love about Tokyo, and more.

A conversation with LEO - koto player who puts a modern vibe into the traditional Japanese musical instrument chatting at the InterFM studio Hanzomon, Tokyo in October 2026 about his collaborations with a variety of musicians including a drummer and a cellist, experimenting with electronic sounds, recent recording sessions in China and upcoming collaboration with me performing at my silent films w...

A conversation with The Rubens - Australian alternative rock band brothers Elliott and Sam Margin and their tour documentary maker Robert Roworth chatting live on air on Guy's morning radio show in Tokyo in October 2026 about their music, songwriting as therapy, surprises in their music travels, the power of music crossing all barriers, goannas and more.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

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 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 mus...

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.