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What Exactly is a "Flop"? (with Brittany Spanos & Chris Stedman)

Pop Pantheon

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The Evolving Flop: Reassessing Success in Pop Music

This chapter investigates the changing meaning of a 'flop' in the music industry, focusing on how digital consumption and fan culture affect an artist's recognition. Through examples of both current and past artists, the discussion reveals the diminishing impact of traditional metrics of success and the subjective nature of success and failure in modern pop.

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