The coauthor of Bloomberg’s story, “K-Pop’s Dark Side: Assault, Prostitution, Suicide and Spycams” talks about how the K-Pop music industry functions and how it’s been riddled with controversies this year. We learn how a suburban dad became an indie pop star overnight under the name SYML, and what that name means to him. Madame Gandhi talks about misogyny in pop culture and why it’s important to value feminine energy in leadership. We explore why Vashon Island off the coast of Seattle is home to so many big name musicians.

<p>The coauthor of Bloomberg&rsquo;s story,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-11-06/k-pop-s-dark-side-assault-prostitution-suicide-and-spycams">&ldquo;K-Pop&rsquo;s Dark Side: Assault, Prostitution, Suicide and Spycams&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;talks about how the K-Pop music industry functions and how it&rsquo;s been riddled with controversies this year. We learn how a suburban&nbsp;dad&nbsp;became an indie pop star overnight under the name SYML, and what that name means to him. Madame Gandhi talks about misogyny in pop culture and why it&rsquo;s important to value feminine energy in leadership. We explore&nbsp;why&nbsp;Vashon Island off the coast of Seattle is home to so many big name musicians.</p>

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

<p>On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.</p>

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