Guy Perryman Interviews

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 Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham - founders of Klein Dytham Architecture and two of the coolest people in Japan who have designed some of the coolest buildings in Japan including Ginza Place at one of Tokyo’s most iconic crossroads and T-Site lifestyle retail spot in Daikanyama; not to mention creators of PechaKucha presentation format which has spread to hundreds of cities around the world and is now an entry in the Cambridge English dictionary. Astrid and Mark share the ideas behind some of their favourite buildings and why they love designing in Japan.

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, including the highs and the lows all with a ray of California sunshine and a hearty laugh.

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 Tom Daley – British diving Olympic gold medalist who was in Japan in November 2024 for his first ever Made with Love knitting exhibition. Daley talks about the meditative parallel between diving and knitting, being an advocate for mental health and marriage equality, and why Tokyo has a special place in his heart.