Ellie Goulding The image used on the magazine advertisement is the same that is used on her album cover. This is quite a common aspect of album advertisements as it is easier for the audience to recognise the album when they see it in stores. The glow on the writing fits in with the name of the song, because it is called “lights”. This iconography straight away gives the audience an idea of what genre of music it is. The masthead (title of the song) is in the middle of the poster, which makes it in the eye line of the reader. The other information is below the Title and the name of the artist. The artist is not looking at the camera giving the magazine advertisement a sense of mystery. The colour scheme is very basic, with her hair and face being the only thing that stands out. Possibly a way of allowing the audience to recognise the artist.

Florence and The MachineThis magazine advert has similar aspects to the previous one. However this time the name of the artist is at the top of the page. But just like the ‘Ellie Goulding’ advertisement the title of the song is in the middle of the page. Once again the colours used are quite basic, except for when it surrounds the artist. Therefore putting all of the focus onto the artist.The similar framing and pose is used. With their hands near their head and the artist not looking at the camera. The name of their album is usually shown somehow within the image. With this advertisement the album is called “Lungs” which is why she has some fake lungs on her chest. Similar to Ellie Gouldings advertisment. The album was called ‘Lights’ so her hair looks like it is ‘lit’ up.

Kings of Leon This style is very different to the style of the ‘pop’ genre magazine advertisements. However a similarity is the fact that the image used on the advertisement is the same for their album. In this magazine advertisement, the artist is looking at the camera, which is the opposite to the other two adverts.This could be their way of rebelling from the pop conventions. They have also used a merged and disfigured image of themselves. Adding to the rebel stereotype that rock artists usually have. The use of the unusual image also supports the stereotype of the rock genre, and how they don’t rely on their image and the way they look.

Linkin Park The font used is quite simple but stands out. The style of this magazine advertisement is very similar to the Kings of Leon advertisement. The use of the disfigured images again shows them as a bit messy and rule breaking. The black and white colour fits in with their stereotype and adds mystery to their music. The dark and dull colours also fit well with the genre of their music and their album cover, linking all of their products together.Ellie Goulding’s advertisement shows ratings that magazines and newspapers have given her. Whereas both of the rock artists adverts don’t show these. This is because pop artists are constantly trying to show their popularity and use it as a way of selling their product to mainstream society.