Guy Perryman Interviews

A conversation with December 10 – audition TV show boy band who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing their festival experiences, the whirlwind past eight months, the importance of music in their lives, favourite travel destinations... and what is Simon really like?

A conversation with Boy Soda - singer/songwriter who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing his festival experience immediately after coming off stage, how the vibrations in a room create the music, taking us on an oceanside walk in Sydney, and more.

A conversation with Good Neighbours – indie rock duo who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing their festival experiences, the moment of almost giving up on music, making “blue sky” music, and are they really good neighbours?

A conversation with Nectar Woode – soulful singer/songwriter who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing her festival experiences including performing at Glastonbury festival, the joy of connecting with the fan community, writing a song with Elton John and more.

A conversation with The Guest List – Manchester rock band who performed at Summer Sonic in Japan in August 2026 sharing their festival experiences, writing lyrics that can change people's lives, upcoming debut album, recommended music spots in Manchester, who's guest list they'd like to be on and more.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.