Guy Perryman Interviews

A conversation with Che’Nelle – singer who I first met 15 years ago live on the air and now back again in Japan sharing life stories of living in Malaysia, Australia, New York and LA, past life stories, what she wants to communicate to an audience through her music and live shows, and the sound of trees.

A conversation with singer/songwriter Claude Fontaine - in Tokyo for the first time in April 2025 sharing stories of her musical journey including discovering a world of music at a magical record store in London and taking us to a magical destination via her sunny reggae and bossa nova tinged tunes.

A conversation with Neal Francis - singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who was in Japan for live shows in April 2025 - sharing life experiences including performing with some of the biggest Blues artists in the US, making spectacular new music inspired by legendary R&B, soul, rock, disco and more, plus we exchange our favourite city train sounds in Chicago and Tokyo!!

A conversation with Maya Delilah – singer/songwriter who was in Tokyo in March 2025 for the first time for live shows telling us about her love for her guitar, how dyslexia helps as a songwriter, busking on the streets of London, discovering her name is a popular Japanese name, and more.

A conversation with Brandi Carlile – singer/songwriter who in April 2025 together with Elton John released the album [Who Believes In Angels?]. Carlile shares in-studio behind the scenes moments writing and recording with John and Bernie Taupin, performing live with Joni Mitchell, what song of hers she thinks has had an impact on a fan, and answers a question she’s never been asked before – “What...

A conversation with ReN - singer/songwriter who dropped in to my live morning show at the InterFM studio Hanzomon to share music from his latest EP [Early Project 2] and stories about learning new instruments, a change of direction musically, lyrically and live on stage, plus a favourite spot for the cherry blossom season in Tokyo. 

A conversation with Alan Grant – radio broadcaster and voice over artist who hosts a morning show on Juice FM Cork, Ireland and won the International Student Broadcasting Championships 2024 Best Voice Over category. The conversation took place live on the air online between Ireland and Japan on Guy's InterFM morning show as a lead up to St Patrick’s Day 2025.

A conversation with Amya Miller – author of books inspired by her life experiences and learning, including being born and raised in Japan with American parents, volunteering - not for days, weeks or months, but for years in the Tohoku region after the 2011 triple disaster, finding and building a support network for parents after her child came out as bisexual nonbinary, and more. Miller shares her...

A conversation with Hermanos Gutierrez - siblings Alejandro and Estevan who create Latin infused guitar and electro cinematic aural landscapes and were in Tokyo for the first time for live shows in February 2025. The two share their music origins, giving their all to the audience when playing live, brotherly connection through music, favourite spots - in Ecuador inspired by their grandmother and S...

A conversation with Greg Penny - who has produced chart-topping studio albums for Elton John and k.d. lang, remixed legendary albums into surround sound, and is currently creating an immersive spatial music theatre experience for Tokyo and LA. Penny shares stories from his showbiz childhood, in-studio moments with the stars, and the emotional power of music.

A conversation with Allysha Joy - singer, songwriter, keyboardist and producer who creates smooth as silk soulful jazz, who was in Japan in January 2025 for live shows at Blue Note Tokyo. Joy discusses her album [The Making of Silk], building nurturing music communities, using the power of music as therapy, and recommends a cultural hub in her hometown Melbourne.

A conversation with Brigitte Calls Me Baby - fabulous new rock group blending eras of sound who were in Tokyo from Chicago for their first Japan live show in February 2025. Wes, Jack and Trevor - three of the group’s five members discuss fashion and neon in Tokyo, lyrics and awards in music, and who would make a good conversation companion.

A conversation with Marika Takeuchi - pianist / composer who has created music for movies, TV, radio, commercials, games and her own solo releases. From Tokyo, now based in California Takeuchi talks about her musical journey including writing songs from the age of eight, how the piano got her through difficult times and creating music inspired by her first child.

A conversation with Alex From Tokyo - DJ, remixer, producer, curator who was back in Tokyo from Paris in January 2025 talking about how being raised in Tokyo, nightclubbing in his teens and Japanese electro shaped his music style, plus latest music projects and the power of music.

A conversation with Zane Carney - jazz & rock guitarist/singer/songwriter who has performed with a vast array of artists including John Mayer, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Avril Lavigne, Justin Timberlake, Natasha Bedingfield, Foster The People and was in Tokyo in December 2024 for a series of intimate solo live shows. Carney shares life in showbiz moments (including being a child actor), th...

A conversation with Jonathan Katz - pianist, composer and orchestrator with various music projects, and leader of Tokyo Big Band sharing stories from his musical journey from New York to Tokyo, the joy of discovering jazz and how Japan has influenced not only his life but also his music.

A conversation with Rinocerose – electro pop duo discussing their new album inspired by sunny dispositions, heroes, awakenings, and despite the title Psychoanalysis and the couch on the cover – there is some fun and dancing too. Chatting online from the south of France Jean-Philippe Freu and Patrice Carrie also share how Tokyo inspired their latest music video and how much they loved performing at...

A conversation with Katsura Sunshine – rakugo comedy storyteller bringing some light into our lives and discussing the universality of laughter, his journey through showbiz from Toronto (via a yakitori restaurant in Yokohama) to the Japanese tradition of rakugo , the joy of performing every month in Tokyo and on Broadway, and we even get a fabulous spontaneous excerpt from his repertoire!!

A conversation with Cadejo – snazzy jazzy soulful trio from Seoul who were in Japan in November 2024 for live shows and in-store appearances, talking about their love of music, performing live, Tokyo nights, Seoul hot spots, and being inspired by Latin America.

A conversation with Ziggy Alberts – singer/songwriter (and surfer) who was in Japan in October 2024 for live shows together with Donavon Frankenreiter after the two collaborated on the song "I'll Come A-Runnin'". Alberts talks about his passion for music, words and writing, getting back to nature, and first time catching a wave in Japan.

A conversation with Mike Pruss – Hollywood producer of Ridley Scott's juggernaut Gladiator II who was in Japan in November 2024 for the red-carpet reception and screening at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Pruss shares behind the scenes stories of the “sword & sandal” epic, plus moments from his creative journey, and how Japan has had an impact on his producing and private life.

A conversation with Tom Daley – British diving Olympic gold medalist who was in Japan in November 2024 for his first ever Made with Love knitting exhibition. Daley talks about the meditative parallel between diving and knitting, being an advocate for mental health and marriage equality, and why Tokyo has a special place in his heart.

A conversation with Mikolas – pop star who represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, and in 2024 was in Japan recording his new collaboration with J-rapper SKY-HI. Mikolas shares stories about his life journey starting out cleaning music studios in return for recording time, busking his way around Europe, the challenge of modeling, and getting back up on the horse when li...

A conversation with Soness Stevens - voice actor, writer and stand-up comedian, who has been the voice of anime character Hello Kitty, written for TEDx talks, and made her debut appearance at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2024. Stevens shares stories from her creative journey, how living in a car as a child with her mother shaped her writing and performing, the sense of community at a beachs...

A conversation with Matthew Halsall - trumpeter and founder of Gondwana Records label who creates beautiful, dreamy ambient music and was in Japan for live shows at Peter Barakan's Live Magic and Blue Note Tokyo in October 2024. Halsall discusses being inspired by the spiritual side of Japan, recording  the sounds of nature for his music, the power of silence in music, and some recommended mu...