Guy Perryman Interviews

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!

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 the joy of breathing deeply in the Meiji Shrine forest.

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.

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 stories with artists including Mott The Hoople, David Bowie, Queen, Yoko Ono and more; has released a number of solo music projects; is a visual artist; and has lived in Japan for more than half of his life. Morgan shares his stories and personal thoughts throughout this journey.

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 is about to embark on an acting adventure to the UK. Sarah shares behind the scenes experiences of her craft, working in showbiz in Japan and even recites a couple of theatrical quotes.

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 passionately about their mission to "re-invent how people see the world through the lens of music".

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 making up, creating album and DJ music lists, and the power of music frequencies.

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 the band and their music, and loving Japanese fashion.

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 stories of being a jazz child prodigy and one-time Bay City Roller.