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Guy Perryman Interviews

Guy Perryman

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.

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August 20 · 7 min
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, recommended destinations in Ireland and more.
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August 20 · 6 min
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.
S1 · E210
August 6 · 24 min
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 years, writing sunny songs like a lotus out of punk mud, upcoming live shows in Japan and more.
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July 31 · 23 min
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 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 role, not just professional but personal moments in Japan and how the country has been a major part of her life, plus the stories behind some of the Ambassador's favourite music selections!!
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July 31 · 9 min
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-loving Japanese audience, how to pogo while playing violin and more!!
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July 31 · 11 min
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 they loved about being with Japanese fans for the first time surrounded by trees in the mountains, expressing emotion and even crying through instrumental music, and more.
S1 · E206
July 23 · 20 min
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 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.
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July 16 · 25 min
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 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.
S1 · E204
July 9 · 11 min
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, their favourite destinations and food, two verses four wheeled human-powered transport, and why they are called what they are.
S1 · E203
June 18 · 19 min
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 recorded in Tokyo in June 2026 with cast members bouncing back and forth in English and Japanese - a truly cultural-crossing musical community!
S1 · E202
June 11 · 14 min
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 live, how to switch off 21st century distractions, recommended New York destinations and more.
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May 21 · 9 min
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, upcoming show at Fuji Rock Festival 2026, a recommended music destination in London and more!!
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May 14 · 10 min
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 on the dance floor and more.
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April 2 · 12 min
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 rainforest in Sydney, around the world and more.
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March 26 · 11 min
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) and what to do if there is an air guitarist in the audience!!
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March 12 · 20 min
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 their collaborative album Electric War, contributing to Peaky Blinders and Better Call Saul TV series' theme songs and more.
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February 26 · 12 min
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 with various artists including Sade and London Community Gospel Choir, solo projects, the power of music, recommended music spots in London and more.
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February 19 · 18 min
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 Avenoir inspired by the ability to look at your future memories, plus why he's performing in so many large and smaller cities around the world, how he copes with the madness of the music business, bringing his mum up on stage on tour, and more.
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February 12 · 12 min
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, learning to love live experiences with full symphony orchestras, how the power of music heals the wounds between countries, never giving up and more.
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January 29 · 11 min
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, plus French and Japanese cuisine, motherhood, and living life in the moment!!

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