Guy Perryman Interviews
Episodes
The Japanese House - Musician
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with The Japanese House - who makes blissful synthesiser, guitar vocal pop with personal melancholic lyrics who was in Japan for live s...
The Hot Sardines - Musicians
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Elizabeth Bougerol and Evan Palazzo of The Hot Sardines – who remake vintage jazz and create their own snazzy jazz, with live sh...
The fin. - Musician
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Yuto Uchino from The fin. – who create atmospheric, dreamy rock, the ideal winter season soundtrack. Uchino-san talks about the ...
Hector Fernandez - Game Developer
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Hector Fernandez – globetrotting game developer at Sony PlayStation, who is currently based in Tokyo. Fernandez talks passionate...
Bluey - Musician - live on air
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Bluey from Incognito – who surprised my GPS radio show listeners when he stopped by the Tokyo studio live on air 22 December 202...
Susie Vanner - Singer / Actor / Bond Girl - at Christmas
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Susie Vanner – Bond Girl starring with Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me; big screen and TV actor; and singer who has released her At Christmas EP...
Mike Sunda - Creative Entrepreneur
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Mike Sunda - Managing Director and Strategy Director at Push Japan creative media agency who at the time of the interview in Novem...
Cody Jon - Musician
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Cody Jon - Sydney beach swimming, Broadway show going pop star who was thrilled to be in Tokyo for his first Japan live show in De...
Squid - Musicians
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Louis Borlase from Squid – Brighton post-punk electro group who were in Tokyo in December 2023 at the start of their Asia tour. ...
Reg Clark - Rugby Business Owner
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Reg Clark – a true bridge between the UK and Japan through rugby since the 1970’s, owner of Rhino rugby training equipment and...
Johnny Orlando - Musician / Actor
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Johnny Orlando – pop star, actor and voice actor who was in Tokyo in November 2023 for a one night show to kick off his Asia tou...
Brian Auger - Keyboardist
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Brian Auger - Hammond keyboardist and composer, who has performed with legends and created legendary rock, soul, funk, R&B, an...
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis - Musicians
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Kitty, Daisy & Lewis – siblings who play an array of instruments and create snazzy bluesy music who were in Japan for shows ...
Rega Dauna - Musician
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Rega Dauna - harmonica playing virtuoso who performed at the Java Jazz Festival in his home country Indonesia at the age of 13, an...
Sulene Fleming - Singer
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Sulene Fleming - soulful singer who has featured on a vast array of soul, funk and house tracks and live shows including with my r...
Anna of the North - Musician
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Anna of the North - who is from the north - Norway, and creates uplifting and life inspired pop songs, and was in Tokyo in Septemb...
Kodaline - Musicians
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Jason and Steve from Kodaline - who create atmospheric and melancholy indie rock and pop who were in Japan for shows in Tokyo and ...
Adrian Sherwood - Music Producer / Remixer / DJ / Record Label Founder
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Adrian Sherwood - master of dub music - producer, remixer, DJ and On U Sound record label founder who has worked with legends in t...
Bluey - Musician
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Bluey - from acid jazz group Incognito, who was in Japan for live shows with his side project Citrus Sun at Blue Note Tokyo in Jul...
Inhaler - Musicians
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Elijah, Josh, Robert and Ryan - all four members of Inhaler - rock stars who were in Tokyo for Summer Sonic music festival in Augu...
Gabriels - Musicians
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Jacob, Ryan and Ari - all three members of Gabriels - creators of a unique blend of electro, r&b, gospel, pop - who were in To...
Two Door Cinema Club - Musicians
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Sam and Kevin from Two Door Cinema Club - creators of snazzy upbeat synth pop who were in Tokyo for Summer Sonic music festival in...
The Lounge Society - Musicians
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with The Lounge Society - all four members - Archie, Cameron, Hani and Herbie who were in Japan for Summer Sonic music festival in Augu...
Pale Waves - Musicians
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Charlie and Hugo of Pale Waves - British rock band who were in Japan for Summer Sonic music festival in August 2023. Over a virtua...
Stomp Cast Members - Stage Actors / Musicians
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Stomp cast members - the thumping, drumming musical show from the Broadway and West End stages to Tokyo. The three share stories o...
David Hunter & Cassidy Janson - Stage Actors
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with David Hunter and Cassidy Janson - the two leading stars of Once, in concert, the Broadway stage musical from London’s West End s...
Coppe - Singer / Songwriter
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Coppe - pioneering singer/songwriter in a range of genres including electronic, jazz and classical, who won the major Japanese son...
Peabo Bryson - Singer / Songwriter
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Peabo Bryson - Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and king of the Disney duet. Bryson shares what it feels like to hear your v...
Roberto Gatto - Jazz Drummer
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Roberto Gatto - jazz drummer who has played with the greats including Chet Baker and for the past ten years with his drums, bass a...
Larry Carlton - Guitarist
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Larry Carlton - legendary guitarist as a member of The Crusaders and Fourplay, plus the number one session guitarist in LA in the ...
Chisara Agor - Multidisciplinary Artist
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Chisara Agor - singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and designer who was in Japan to perform at the British Embassy Tokyo reception c...
Joey Alexander - Jazz Pianist
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Joey Alexander - jazz pianist who at the age of 19 has already performed with a range of huge names in the world of jazz at the Gr...
Poppy Ajudha - Musician
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Poppy Ajudha - singer/songwriter who creates very cool, powerful, and passionate jazz, soul, London inspired music. Ajudha talks l...
Pattie Boyd - Model / Muse / Photographer
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Pattie Boyd - model, photographer and rock’n’roll’s most famous muse having inspired songs by former husbands George Harriso...
Paul Pacifico - Musician / Music Business Expert
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Paul Pacifico - harmonica playing bluesman and session musician, on the creative and commercial sides of the music biz, and now li...
Ruel - Musician
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Ruel - singer/songwriter (and surfer) who was in Tokyo for a sold-out show to celebrate the release of his first full studio album...
Morgan Fisher - Musician / Photographer
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Morgan Fisher - keyboardist who had a number one hit at the age of 18 with the band Love Affair; has a lifetime of rock’n’roll...
Sarah Macdonald - Actor / TV Host
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Sarah Macdonald - stage/screen actress and TV host who has been based in Japan for a number of years with a successful career and ...
Mark Johnson - Playing For Change Founder
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Mark Johnson - co-founder of Playing For Change, a foundation and global collective of musicians who offer creative opportunities ...
Ride - Musicians
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 20...
New Hope Club - Musicians
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Cheerfu...
Kyle Vincent - Musician
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
Leo - Koto Player
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Leo - koto player who is performing and recording with the traditional Japanese instrument in very cool contemporary ways. Leo joi...
Monty - LGBT Event Producer
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jonas Blue - DJ / Music Producer
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Fro...
Maisie Peters - Musician
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Maisie Peters - singer, songwriter, TV series soundtrack contributor, Ed Sheeran tour opening artist, and book lover who was in Ja...
Remo Anzovino - Pianist / Composer
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Remo Anzovino - pianist and composer for theatre, TV, silent film, and movie soundtracks who is known for performing live in uniqu...
Wallows - Musicians
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette and Cole Preston - all three members of Wallows, alternative rock pop group who were in Tokyo in...
Fontaines D.C. - Tom Coll - Musician
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 inter...
The Brand New Heavies - Musicians
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Andrew Levy and Simon Bartholomew of The Brand New Heavies - the acid jazz funksters who were back in Japan in February 2023 for s...
Tom Constantine - Action Actor
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Tom Constantine - action actor, stuntman, games translator, and expert of Tokusatsu - the Japanese live action special effects and...
Chvrches - Musicians
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty - all three members of Chvrches who were in Japan for live shows in January 2023. Th...
Astrid Klein & Mark Dytham - Architects
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Crystal Kay - Musician / Actor
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
Ratko Backo - Fashion Executive / Artist
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Ratko Backo - fashion executive, artist, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, who in November 2022 had an exhibition of specta...
Kathleen Reilly - Metal-Worker Artist
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Kathleen Reilly - metal worker, artist and artisan who creates some incredibly imaginative pieces to look at, think about and even...
Monday Michiru - Musician
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Chris Broad - Abroad In Japan - YouTuber
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Olly Alexander - Years & Years - Musician / Actor
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Olly Alexander - singer of global chart-topping pop group, now solo project Years & Years, actor on stage and screen including...
Shuya Okino - DJ / Music Producer
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Shuya Okino - club and radio DJ, remixer, music producer, event producer, café and bar owner, together with his brother Yoshihiro...
International Kamishibai Association of Japan - Portable Theatre Storytelling
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Hina Nagase, secretary, and Etsuko Nozaka, overseas supervisor, from the International Kamishibai Association of Japan - who want ...
StuartO - Voice Actor / Singer
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with StuartO - voice actor, singer, MC, DJ and all round talento, whose booming voice, infectious laugh and inspired wardrobe brings a ...
Nicholas Pettas - Karate/Kickboxing Champion / Fitness Entrepreneur
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Nicholas Pettas - karate and kickboxing professional, K-1 Japan Grand Prix 2001 champion, fitness entrepreneur, media host and act...
ReN - Musician
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with ReN - singer songwriter from Japan who has lived in the UK and whose first goal in life was to be a professional F1 driver but mad...
Clara Chong - Filmmaker
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Clara Chong - film writer and director who has worked on productions in Tokyo, studied film in New York and in 2022 completed her ...
Matthew "Matty" Healy - The 1975 - Musician
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Matthew “Matty” Healy from The 1975 - headlining artist at Summer Sonic music festival in Tokyo in August 2022. Healy talks ca...
Rina Sawayama - Musician
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Rina Sawayama - British based Japanese musician and gender and cultural identity trailblazer who was in Tokyo for Summer Sonic mus...
Leo - Koto Player
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Leo - a musician who puts a contemporary spin on the traditional Japanese instrument the koto, who was performing at Sonic Mania a...
Billkin & PP Krit - Actors / Singers
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Billkin and PP Krit - Thai superstar actors and singers with a huge fan base around the world following the success of the drama s...
Serge Pizzorno - Kasabian - Musician
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Serge from Kasabian - legendary British rock band who were in Japan for Sonic Mania at Summer Sonic music festival in August 2022....
Hank Santos - A Chorus Line Broadway Actor
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Hank Santos - the actor who plays the Director in the Broadway cast production of A Chorus Line touring Japan in 2022. Hank talks ...
Koyata Aso - Katsuben / Silent Film Narrator
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Koyata Aso - a katsuben or benshi - a live stage performance narrator for silent films, a Japanese art form that goes back to the ...
Olivia Newton-John - Singer
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Olivia Newton-John - legendary singer and star of musical movies Grease and Xanadu and an absolutely delightful lady. From my arch...
DCappella - Singers
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with DCappella - Disney’s a cappella group from the US who were very happy to be back in Japan for shows across the country in summer...
Deborah Ann DeSnoo - Theatre/Film/TV Producer / Director
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Deborah Ann DeSnoo - theatre, film and TV producer/director for projects in Japan, the US and Korea who in 2022 filmed Japanese No...
Lin Nishitani - Atlantic Pacific Volunteer
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Lin Nishitani - a student who volunteers in Japan for Atlantic Pacific, an NGO founded in the UK with a mission to combat global d...
Randy Bachman - Musician
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Randy Bachman - legendary guitarist and founding member of enormously successful rock groups The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Over...
Roland Kelts - Japanese Pop Culture Journalist
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Roland Kelts - journalist, writer and specialist in Japanese pop culture, manga and animation; author of Japanamerica: How Japanes...
James Nepaulsingh - Lawyer / Artist / DJ / Coaching Podcaster
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with James Nepaulsingh - DJ and electronic music maker under the name Nepotek; artist and curator under the name Nepo; coaching podcast...
Chris Wells - Voice Actor / Actor's Workshop Director
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Chris Wells - voice actor and the voice of JR train platforms including Tokyo’s iconic Yamanote Line; director of Improvazilla l...
JJ - Maydenfield - Musician
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with JJ (Maydenfield) - a passionate champion of music and sound; musician, songwriter, and producer who in early 2022 created 40 songs...
Freyja Dean - Artist
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Freyja Dean - an artist who creates fantastical worlds through paintings and objects inspired by stories, nature and science, curr...
Ivan Kovac - Cinematographer
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Ivan Kovac - Tokyo based Emmy Award 2022 nominated director and cinematographer of music videos, commercial videos, documentaries ...
BJ Fox - Stand-Up Comedian
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with BJ Fox - stand-up comedian, writer/actor of NHK World Japan TV sitcom Home Sweet Tokyo and founder of the Tokyo Comedy Bar. BJ sha...
Donna Burke - Singer / Voice Actor / Entrepreneur
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Donna Burke - who loves showbiz - the show AND the biz - singer of blockbuster Japanese game and animation soundtracks, founder of...
Ken Lloyd - Musician / Radio DJ
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Ken Lloyd - vocalist of hugely successful J-rock bands Oblivion Dust, Fake? and Atom On Sphere; and from 2022 new solo projects, w...
Endigo - Music Producer
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Endigo - singer, songwriter, music producer, game and animation musician, video producer, YouTuber, TV show panellist and someone ...
Chiga Ogawa - Women's Events Producer
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Chiga Ogawa - founder of pioneering all-women events in Japan Goldfinger. The interview was recorded in April 2022, the week of To...
Tiffany Rossdale - Events/Media Producer
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Tiffany Rossdale - transgender woman, life coach, and podcaster, sometimes known as “The Queen of Tokyo Nightlife”. Tiffany ta...
Steven Haynes - Plus Size Beauty Pageant Producer
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Steven Haynes - a true showbiz all-rounder in Japan; a beauty boot camp trainer, plus-size beauty pageant owner, documentary produ...