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Music Magazine Music Magazine AnalysisAnalysis

By Kate MeadsBy Kate Meads

Front Front CoversCovers

The Masthead ‘XXL’ is so well The Masthead ‘XXL’ is so well known that the main image can known that the main image can cover part of it and the audience will cover part of it and the audience will still know what magazine it is. The still know what magazine it is. The masthead is placed on top of a red masthead is placed on top of a red banner to make it stand out.banner to make it stand out.The colour scheme consists of The colour scheme consists of Black, White, Red and Grey. These Black, White, Red and Grey. These colours indicate an older target colours indicate an older target audience as they portray a more audience as they portray a more professional magazine, whereas a professional magazine, whereas a magazine with lots of different magazine with lots of different colours creating a rainbow effect colours creating a rainbow effect would appeal to a much younger would appeal to a much younger audience.audience.The selling line is ‘JAY - Z’ in a large The selling line is ‘JAY - Z’ in a large font across the left side of the page, font across the left side of the page, which shows that the main story will which shows that the main story will be about that specific artist. Also, be about that specific artist. Also, by having it in such a large font by having it in such a large font means that the reader does not means that the reader does not even need to read the smaller print even need to read the smaller print to find out what it is about.to find out what it is about.

The image shows that the artist is big than the tallest buildings in America, therefore it suggests that his suggest is taking over the world and dominating it.

In a smaller text down the right side of the page tells the reader what else will feature instead the magazine, the size of the font shows that reader that the articles other than the main one will be a lot small and less detailed..

The masthead ‘WE <3 POP.’ Is The masthead ‘WE <3 POP.’ Is in a speech bubble shape with a in a speech bubble shape with a black border and a hot pink black border and a hot pink background around it, which is background around it, which is the same colour as the heart in the same colour as the heart in the name of the magazine. The the name of the magazine. The continuance of the colour scheme continuance of the colour scheme allows the reader to see that allows the reader to see that the magazine is professional. the magazine is professional. The selling line for the magazine The selling line for the magazine ‘1D GET TOALLY TWISTED!’ is ‘1D GET TOALLY TWISTED!’ is placed over the top of the image placed over the top of the image in a contrasting colour of yellow. in a contrasting colour of yellow. Which makes it stand out and Which makes it stand out and eye catching for the target eye catching for the target audience.audience.The main image is placed slightly to the right of the page but covers it to the top and bottom. It shows the audience what the main article in the magazine will be about.

Other images are placed to the left hand side of the page, which are advertisements and information as to what is contained within the magazine such as fashion tips, free music posters and gossip about other artists in the charts.

The selling line is a light blue colour with a then white outline to make it stand out as it contrasts with the darker colours on the page such the masthead ‘KERRANG! Which is placed on a white background to make it bolder. The contrast between the masthead and the selling line is really noticeable as the brightness of the selling point attracts the audience’s attention immediately.

The Masthead is placed behind the image as most buyers of that magazine already know that it is KERRANG! Just from the font.

The selling line is placed in front of the image which shows that it is used to catch the readers attention to buy it. The main image is of the full band but with the main singer in the centre, as he would be the most well known and is more than likely to lead people to buy the magazine if they know him.

ContentsContentsPagesPages

The content page lists the page numbers down the left

hand side of the page and

matches them up with relevant

images. This informs the

reader what the magazine

contains and where they can find that specific

news.

The main title is on a black

banner with white font,

however the other subtitles of

the news and stories within the magazines are in a white font on a

red banner, which is the main colour

scheme of the magazine and by

sticking to it makes it seem professional.

The images on the page have the page number next to them with a brief description of the story, which helps attract the audience to

buy it as the reader is mostly likely going to know the main artist/band that the main story is on.

The content page is separated into

different boxes as different pages are all

to do with certain artists or subject,

therefore to make it easier for the reader, they can pick what topic they want to

read about and all the articles are placed after each other so they do not have to flip from the front to

the back to find certain stories etc.

The content page has

arrows pointed at the relevant

images that link to the

articles, which may influence the reader to

view that page as they image attracts them.

The images used are useful to the reader as they show the what stories with be revealed inside

the magazine and who they are about, as the images are

photographs of bands and artists.

The content page has a quotation from the main

band that features as the most important

article of the magazine as it is

placed in the centre. This could attract the reader

as they will mostly likely

know who the band/artist is and

would want to then go on and read the rest of

the article.

Article Article SpreadsSpreads

The double page spread is The double page spread is half filled with the main half filled with the main image that tells the reader image that tells the reader what the article is about what the article is about without even reading it.without even reading it.

The colour scheme is kept The colour scheme is kept the same through out the the same through out the pages, with the artist in the pages, with the artist in the bold black, dominant colour bold black, dominant colour it attracts the reader straight it attracts the reader straight away to find out what the away to find out what the article will be about.article will be about.

• The text is in 3 columns The text is in 3 columns which read down the page, which read down the page, this is a typical convention of a this is a typical convention of a magazine article, as it makes magazine article, as it makes it easier for the reader to read.it easier for the reader to read.

The colour scheme is The colour scheme is matched by the bands matched by the bands outfits, which shows that outfits, which shows that the image was taken just the image was taken just for this specific magazine, for this specific magazine, making the audience making the audience think it is an exclusive think it is an exclusive interview or article for this interview or article for this magazine only.magazine only.

The main image is placed in the centre as the main feature, which will attract the audience immediately if they like the band.

A quotation is in the centre of the first page which shows the audience that the artist has had a direct influence on the article which would draw many readers to buy the magazine.The page has other stories briefly listed down the left hand side in a column which allows the reader to choose to read another article of interview that appeals to them.Secondary, smaller images appear on the picture to describe the other stories, but also to show another image of the main artist to attract the audience

Typical Typical ConventionsConventions

Main image- covering most of the page (everything else Main image- covering most of the page (everything else centred around the image)centred around the image)

Title in the top right corner (fairly large)Title in the top right corner (fairly large) Skyline- under title Skyline- under title Main article heading underneath the main imageMain article heading underneath the main image Promotion at the bottom right (free poster or download links)Promotion at the bottom right (free poster or download links) Date and issue number at the bottom right (small font-above Date and issue number at the bottom right (small font-above

the barcode)the barcode) 3/4 colours for the colour scheme3/4 colours for the colour scheme Try to match some parts of the models costume or makeup Try to match some parts of the models costume or makeup

to the colour scheme of the magazineto the colour scheme of the magazine Barcode (under the title)Barcode (under the title) Article headings down the left hand side of the page in the 3 Article headings down the left hand side of the page in the 3

different colours of the schemedifferent colours of the scheme Banners behind the texts of the headings to make them stand Banners behind the texts of the headings to make them stand

outout

Front Cover ConventionsFront Cover Conventions

Title in the top right hand corner of the page (smaller than it is Title in the top right hand corner of the page (smaller than it is on the front cover)on the front cover)

Different boxes with different articles inside that all link Different boxes with different articles inside that all link togethertogether

Page numbers on a banner and in bold to make them clear to Page numbers on a banner and in bold to make them clear to the readerthe reader

1 Main images in the middle of the page with a quote or brief 1 Main images in the middle of the page with a quote or brief introduction to the story introduction to the story

2 or 3 other secondary images, one left, right and at the 2 or 3 other secondary images, one left, right and at the bottom of the page, which just headings and page numbers on bottom of the page, which just headings and page numbers on or under the picture.or under the picture.

Stick to the 3 or 4 main colours used on the front cover Stick to the 3 or 4 main colours used on the front cover throughoutthroughout

Contents Page ConventionsContents Page Conventions

Title in a corner of the page (smaller than it is on the front Title in a corner of the page (smaller than it is on the front cover)cover)

Page number at the bottom in a cornerPage number at the bottom in a corner 1 Main images on one side of the article to show who the 1 Main images on one side of the article to show who the

article is aboutarticle is about Name of artist/band at the top of the page with a tag line next Name of artist/band at the top of the page with a tag line next

to it or underneathto it or underneath Quotations from the artist/band in bold and a different colour to Quotations from the artist/band in bold and a different colour to

the rest of the textthe rest of the text Stick to the 3 or 4 main colours used on the front cover and Stick to the 3 or 4 main colours used on the front cover and

content pagecontent page Text of the article should be in columns and mostly in one font Text of the article should be in columns and mostly in one font

and colourand colour Stick to the same house style throughout the magazine – 3 Stick to the same house style throughout the magazine – 3

fronts used and vary the sizesfronts used and vary the sizes

Article Spread ConventionsArticle Spread Conventions