Guy Perryman Interviews
Tokyo based radio broadcaster Guy Perryman interviews movers and shakers in global entertainment and creative business about their projects, life journey and the power of music, all from the perspective of being in Japan.
Episodes
217 episodes
December 10 - Musicians at Summer Sonic 2026
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 dest...
Boy Soda - Singer / Songwriter at Summer Sonic 2026
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 ...
Good Neighbours - Musicians at Summer Sonic 2026
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...
Nectar Woode - Singer / Songwriter at Summer Sonic 2026
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, writ...
The Guest List - Musicians at Summer Sonic 2026
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 ...
Cardinals - Musicians at Summer Sonic 2026
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.
Florence Road - Musicians at Summer Sonic 2026
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, recomm...
Nick Heyward - Singer / Songwriter
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...
Julia Longbottom - British Ambassador to Japan
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...
Yuuf - Musicians at Fuji Rock Festival 2026
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 th...
Bohemian Betyars - Musicians at Fuji Rock Festival 2026
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-...
Ryan Molloy - Singer / Songwriter / Stage Actor
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 ru...
Baby Mary - Harajuku Kawaii Fashion Designer
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 fash...
The Belair Lip Bombs - Musicians
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, the...
Blast Cast - Musicians / Performers
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...
Nation of Language - Musicians
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 liv...
Arlo Parks - Musician
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,...
Royel Otis - Musicians
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...
Nao Yoshioka - Singer
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...
Samantha Fish - Guitarist / Singer / Songwriter
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) ...
Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto - Musicians
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 ...
Tony Momrelle & Cleo Reign Stewart - Singers
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 w...
Calum Scott - Singer - 2026
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 A...
Jung Jaeil - Composer
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,...
Elizabeth Bougerol - Singer
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, pl...
