Garby Koo

They Deserved Better: A Pop Music Enthusiast Podcast

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They Deserved Better is the pop music enthusiast podcast where underrated players of pop music get their flowers, both past and present, one record at a time. Hosted by me, Garby, each episode invites you to explore an underrated pop album that was completely overlooked. You will learn about the artist, the record, as well as my favourite tracks (and less favourite tracks.) They deserved better. And you'll hear why.

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Garby Koo

Episodes

Sam Sparro - Boombox Eternal 02.11.2025 43:19

We’re turning up the volume on Australian singer-songwriter Sam Sparro’s 2020 album Boombox Eternal — a shimmering love letter to ‘80s/'90s funk, groove, and soul. 🎶✨ Blending nostalgia with modern flair, Boombox Eternal is bold, joyful, and criminally overlooked. So why didn’t it make the noise it deserved? Let’s talk about it. If you’re looking for something new that harkens back to the go...

Dragonette - Fixin To Thrill 17.08.2025 49:47

Today, we’re rewinding to 2009 for one of the sleekest, most underrated electro-pop records of the late 2000s: Dragonette’s Fixin to Thrill ⚡💿 Packed with razor-sharp hooks, glittery synths, and attitude for days, this album was radio-friendly, is packed with hits, but never got the flowers it deserved. If you’re hunting for your next pop obsession—or just love diving into the hidden gems in pop...

Rachel Stevens - Come And Get It 20.07.2025 46:44

✨ One of the greatest pop albums you probably missed… This week on They Deserved Better , we dive into Rachel Stevens’ 2005 gem Come and Get It —a sleek, glittery electro-pop masterclass that critics loved and the charts ignored. What went wrong? Why does it still slap? And does this album secretly define 2000s pop? 🎧 Hit play and let’s give this cult classic the flowers it deserves. Make sure t...

Kylie Minogue - Aphrodite 22.06.2025 34:18

All the lovers don't compare to you. Join me on my inaugural episode as I discuss the Australian (and pseudo-British) national treasure that is Kylie Minogue and her 2010 studio album, Aphrodite . Have a listen to learn more about the legend herself, her musical journey leading up to Aphrodite, and get a track-by-track review of all of the songs on this fantastic pop record. Make sure to rate, rev...