Guy Perryman Interviews

A conversation with Mark Johnson - co-founder of Playing For Change, a foundation and global collective of musicians who offer creative opportunities through the power of music. Mark talks passionate…

A conversation with Mark Gardener and Andy Bell from Ride - 90’s Brit-rock legends who were in Japan for sold out live shows and DJ sets in April 2023. The two talk candidly about breaking up and mak…

A conversation with New Hope Club - brit-pop band with a positive message in the music who were back in Japan after four years for live shows. Cheerful chaps George and Reece chat about what inspires…

A conversation with Kyle Vincent - smooth pop singer-songwriter who was in Japan in April 2023 for fan arranged live events. Kyle talks with humour about his "cult without success career" and shares …

A conversation with Leo - koto player who is performing and recording with the traditional Japanese instrument in very cool contemporary ways. Leo joined me live on air on my InterFM radio show broad…

A conversation with Monty - organiser of The Ring Party, an iconic event for the Tokyo gay community since 1993, and the official after party of Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2023. Monty talks openly about how…

A conversation with Jonas Blue - globetrotting DJ and dance music producer who was in Japan for live shows in March 2023, traveling with his mama. From one Guy to another Blue shares with us why Japa…

A conversation with Maisie Peters - singer, songwriter, TV series soundtrack contributor, Ed Sheeran tour opening artist, and book lover who was in Japan for live shows in March 2023 just in time for…

A conversation with Remo Anzovino - pianist and composer for theatre, TV, silent film, and movie soundtracks who is known for performing live in unique settings including temples and beaches, and at …

A conversation with Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette and Cole Preston - all three members of Wallows, alternative rock pop group who were in Tokyo in February 2023 for one live show at Ebisu Garden …

A conversation with Tom Coll, drummer of Fontaines D.C. - whose album Skinty Fia went to number one on the Irish and British charts in 2022. The interview took place in Tokyo one week after the band …

A conversation with Tom Constantine - action actor, stuntman, games translator, and expert of Tokusatsu - the Japanese live action special effects and superhero film and TV genre. Constantine takes u…

A conversation with Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham - founders of Klein Dytham Architecture and two of the coolest people in Japan who have designed some of the coolest buildings in Japan including Ginz…

A conversation with Crystal Kay - soulful superstar who in 2022 returned in the Leading Player role for the second Japan season of the stage musical Pippin, released new solo songs, and performed a s…

A conversation with Ratko Backo - fashion executive, artist, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, who in November 2022 had an exhibition of spectacular oil paintings in Tokyo. Ratko shares behind…

A conversation with Kathleen Reilly - metal worker, artist and artisan who creates some incredibly imaginative pieces to look at, think about and even eat with; and recipient of the Study UK Alumni o…

A conversation with Monday Michiru - singer, songwriter and flautist who was a big part of the acid jazz scene in Tokyo in the early 1990’s and was in Japan in November 2022 for live shows to celebra…

A conversation with Chris Broad - Abroad in Japan YouTuber with over 400 million views, giving travel tips and cheeky insight into a range of Japanese topics. Chris shares stories of his adventurous …