A conversation with Sarah Soetaert – ballet dancer, singer, actor from London’s West End stages to Tokyo for the musical Chicago in the role of Roxie. Soetaert tells why Chicago is a brilliant show for female performers, why she loves playing Roxie and how it feels on stage in the moment when everything aligns.…

A conversation with Endigo – music producer, pink influencer and Ru Paul’s Drag Race Sweden contestant who loves spending time in Tokyo getting inspired by the city’s street fashion, game, and anime culture. Endigo shares the Drag Race backstage experience, why Tokyo has a sense of gender and fashion freedom, and reveals more about continuing the t…

A conversation with Aaydium – fashion creative director and drag queen, who lived in Tokyo as a fashion store and dance floor star for a number of years and returned to participate in Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2024 and iconic LGBTQ+ The Ring party. Aaydium shares intimately about experiencing life as a man and a woman, the importance of coming from and c…

A conversation with Karen Hill Anton – journalist, writer, and novelist who has resided in Japan for almost 50 years, in 2020 published her riveting memoir The View From Breast Pocket Mountain and recently published her first novel A Thousand Graces about a young Japanese woman. Hill Anton shares stories from her life "unplanned but well lived", in…

A conversation with Calum Scott – singer who shot to stardom after performing on Britain’s Got Talent in 2015, has toured as opening act for Ed Sheeran, performed at Windsor Castle, and was in Tokyo for a live show at Zepp Diver City (or Diversity!) in March 2024. Scott talks with great energy about his musical journey, honesty about the challenge …

A conversation with edbl - real name Ed Black - music producer, beat maker and DJ who creates very cool electro tracks with a vast array of guest vocalists, singers and rappers who was in Japan for sold out live shows at Blue Note Tokyo and a DJ set at Blue Note Place in March 2024. edbl shares stories from behind the decks and on stage, making edi…

A conversation with Wednesday – country, grungy, dreamy indie rock band who were in Tokyo for a live show at Shibuya Club Quattro in March 2024. The four members talk about songwriting inspired by friends and family, admiring the stamina of festival-goers, and being nourished in Japan.Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu

A conversation with Christian Saville, guitarist and Simon Scott, drummer from Slowdive – dreamy indie rock band who were part of Britpop culture of the early 90’s, had a 20 year hiatus and returned with new albums and live shows for the 21st century. Recorded backstage at Toyosu Pit Tokyo in March 2024 the two share their thoughts on the power of …

A conversation with Cherri V and Natalie Duncan - soulful singers, and vocalists with acid jazz legends Incognito who were in Japan for a run of sold out shows at Blue Note Tokyo in March 2024. The two share stories about their solo music, why they love performing and recording with Bluey of Incognito, and the power of music celebrating Internation…

A conversation with Mark “Bax” Baxter – writer, music video and documentary filmmaker, and co-curator of From the Caribbean to Coventry - plotting the rise of 2Tone music exhibition at the Barbican Library in London. Baxter shares stories from his south London youth discovering the music that combined cultures and beat racism.…

A conversation with Susie Vanner – singer, actor and Bond Girl starring with 007 Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977, who has just recorded her second album of very personal original songs and a very interesting selection of cover versions. The conversation took place at Vanner's Holland Park London home where I was invited to present her w…

A conversation with Izumi Thomas – Head of Programming Projects at Japan House London, who curates exhibitions and events at the High Street Kensington cultural venue. Thomas introduces us to what you can discover at Japan House London, and shares favourite destinations in Japan and the UK.Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu

A conversation with Andrew Flynn – founder and designer of POTR Japanese origami inspired indoor plant pots with a sustainable hassle-free concept. Flynn talks about bridging Scotland and Japan through creative business, challenging the concept of "shipping air", and the joy of powder snowboarding in Japan.…

A conversation with Lenne Hardt – mixed martial arts ring announcer, voice narrator, actor and singer whose spectacular voice and personality have been part of Japanese showbiz for decades. Hardt reveals how she created her signature powerrrrful announcing voice, shares a tip for people who want to succeed in showbiz in Japan, and selects some favo…

A conversation with The Japanese House - who makes blissful synthesiser, guitar vocal pop with personal melancholic lyrics who was in Japan for live shows in January 2024. We discuss the need to make music for selfish reasons, the joy of sharing the moment with an audience, taking your dog as a travel companion, and of course visiting a house while…

A conversation with Elizabeth Bougerol and Evan Palazzo of The Hot Sardines – who remake vintage jazz and create their own snazzy jazz, with live shows that are a swinging good time made even more toe-tapping with a tap dancer. The two share thoughts on the dynamic New York jazz scene, connecting on a spiritual level through music, and the "art-mak…

A conversation with Yuto Uchino from The fin. – who create atmospheric, dreamy rock, the ideal winter season soundtrack. Uchino-san talks about the band's two tours of China in 2023, what he's looking forward to in 2024, plus diving deeper into the power of music, what colour is music, and imagining talking with ancestors.…

A conversation with Hector Fernandez – globetrotting game developer at Sony PlayStation, who is currently based in Tokyo. Fernandez talks passionately and deeply about the way games make you feel and how they can improve our lives, and shares how Japan has changed his view on life.Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu

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 2023. It was a festive season special edition of the show and we couldn’t have asked for a better gift. Bluey shares with us a health issue and why he came to Japan for healing, talks about the new Incogni…

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. In a brief conversation for my festive season special edition radio show Vanner shares her 007 moment, other screen experiences and talks about why she loves the Christmas season and music.…

A conversation with Mike Sunda - Managing Director and Strategy Director at Push Japan creative media agency who at the time of the interview in November 2023 had just produced the latest music video for musician Jacob Collier, and won Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) British Business Awards 2023. Sunda ta…

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 December 2023. Talking backstage at Duo Music Exchange Shibuya Jon shares his thoughts on the "real" or "actor" persona we all display, stage fright, and a twittering sound he noticed in Tokyo.…

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. Borlase talks about improvisation in the live shows, Glastonbury Festival, Brighton music scene, and what he thinks is the sound of Tokyo.Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu

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 sportswear, and in 2023 recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for services to rugby in Japan. Clark talks passionately about how the sport has benefited UK-Japan relations, how t…

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 tour. Orlando talks with excitement about being in Japan for the first time and openly about the power of music to heal broken hearts and mental health issues.…

A conversation with Brian Auger - Hammond keyboardist and composer, who has performed with legends and created legendary rock, soul, funk, R&B, and jazz inspired music and been called “the inventor of the Acid Jazz sound”. Chatting online between LA and Tokyo in July 2023 Auger shares stories from his incredible musical journey starting in the UK, …

A conversation with Kitty, Daisy & Lewis – siblings who play an array of instruments and create snazzy bluesy music who were in Japan for shows in Tokyo , Osaka and Asagiri Jam festival in October 2023. The three chat about performing at the "biblical" foot of Mt Fuji, sibling rivalry and chilli peppers!!…

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, and has been on the stage at Ronnie Scott’s in London with Bluey from Incognito’s side project Citrus Sun who were in Japan for live shows at Blue Note Tokyo in July 2023. Dauna talks (in his first ever…

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 radio show regulars Stone Foundation, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito and Citrus Sun , who were in Japan for live shows at Blue Note Tokyo in July 2023. A ray of sunshine herself Fleming shares what s…

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 September 2023 for a live show. Anna talks openly about overcoming stage fright, how travel has helped her grow as an artist and a person, and shares a favourite spot in Norway.…

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 Osaka in September 2023. The two talk (in their beautiful lilting Irish) about how they feel at the very end of a global tour, their love of making music for albums to be played in full, and for games…

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 the genre including Lee Scratch Perry, Horace Andy, Tackhead, Gary Clail, and remixed for Depeche Mode, Primal Scream, Nine Inch Nails and many more, who was in Tokyo for sold out live and DJ sets at E…

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 July 2023. Bluey shares thoughts about Citrus Sun being an extension of his personality, how the sound of rain has inspired his songwriting, what Japan can teach the world, and why his grandfather would …

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 August 2023. In our allocated five minute interview slot the four share what they were loving about being in Japan, and how their Irish roots inspire the magic of making music.…

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 Tokyo for Summer Sonic music festival in August 2023. The three talk about the joy of finding each other and making the music they love with one of the most unique singing voices in the world, not to mentio…

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 August 2023. The two talk about making lucky, keep on smiling, wonderful life music and tell us what they'd really like their music to be used for, all in their beautiful lilting Irish accents.…

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 virtual pale ale the two talk about how thrilled they were to be in a (very hot) Japanese stadium, Japanese politeness, Japanese loos, and a few other festival and music experiences.…

A conversation with The Lounge Society - all four members - Archie, Cameron, Hani and Herbie who were in Japan for Summer Sonic music festival in August 2023. The four talk about sharing their own small town experience with fans in Japan and around the world also from small towns, and the concept of thinking and dancing.…

A conversation with Stomp cast members - the thumping, drumming musical show from the Broadway and West End stages to Tokyo. The three share stories of how being on stage allows you to discover yourself, not to mention the joy of being in a show where it's OK to break things on stage.Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu

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 season in Japan. The two share experiences of their stage and music journeys so far, and how music is a powerful tool to tell emotional stories.Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu

A conversation with Coppe - pioneering singer/songwriter in a range of genres including electronic, jazz and classical, who won the major Japanese song writing award Nihon Record Taisho (equivalent to a Grammy) at the age of 7, and in 2023 was on the Fuji Rock Festival line-up. Coppe shares stories of her musical journey, life as an alien, and give…

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 voice up on the big screen, and in-studio stories of singing with some of the greatest vocalists of all time, all with a cheeky twinkle in his eye.Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu

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 and piano group Perfectrio has toured the world with their expansive improvised performances, including at the Italian Cultural Institute Tokyo in June 2023. Gatto talks about his intimate, "economical…

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 70’s and 80’s recording with Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Quincy Jones and hundreds of other stars, then moving on to a successful solo career. Carlton shares stories from the studio, on the road, and t…

A conversation with Chisara Agor - singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and designer who was in Japan to perform at the British Embassy Tokyo reception celebrating King Charles III coronation and birthday. Agor talks passionately about creating art across all mediums to tell a narrative story and cathartic experience for artist and audience alike.…

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 Grammy’s, Lincoln Center, Newport Jazz Festival, White House and more. Alexander shares his thoughts on how it feels to play jazz, the colour of jazz and how his childhood home of Bali keeps him calm.…

A conversation with Poppy Ajudha - singer/songwriter who creates very cool, powerful, and passionate jazz, soul, London inspired music. Ajudha talks loud and proud about what inspires her songwriting and what makes her cry, including movies at 30,000 feet!Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu

A conversation with Pattie Boyd - model, photographer and rock’n’roll’s most famous muse having inspired songs by former husbands George Harrison and Eric Clapton. In Tokyo for her photo exhibition My Life In Pictures at Tower Records Shibuya in June 2023, Boyd talks about life on both sides of the camera, candidly shares her survival instinct, and…

A conversation with Paul Pacifico - harmonica playing bluesman and session musician, on the creative and commercial sides of the music biz, and now literally changing a whole nation through the power of music. Paul shares artistic and professional experiences and advice for anyone who is as passionate about being successful in music as he is.…

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 "4th Wall". Ruel talks candidly about growing up in the music biz, what he loves about his many trips to Japan and shares a tip for surfers.Guy Perryman tarafından oluşturuldu