Music Front Cover 1

The masthead ‘Blender’ is bold, big, in capital letters and is at the top of the cover which makes it partially stand out. However, the masthead it not very eye-catchy because the full word does not show completely due to it being overpowered by the image. This name still gains recognition as it has a unique effect- the slice through the word reflects upon the word “blender”; the familiarity is for the readers which shows that they often read this magazine. Another reason as to why the word is not fully visible might also be because of the confidence the magazine has about their popularity and wide set of audience; the magazine can be identified even with the lack of visibility of the name. The use of colour for the masthead (gold) connotes riches and extravagance which relates to the model used.

The main image is of the model and musician Fergie. This image overlaps the masthead which represents the importance of the image and shows how prominent the model is. The mid-shot of this image focuses on her revealing body and her “promiscuous” pose which tells us that it is targeted at a heterosexual male audience.

The sell lines in this front cover do not stand out as they usually do as the magazine wants to focus on the main story- Fergie. The article “Readers’ Poll!” engages the reader to read the magazine as it may relate to them. The artists and musicians under “Plus” is in a small font so that they do not over power the model; again, this focuses on the main image.

“Your music buddy” is a type of sell line. It is at the bottom of the masthead and is in theme with it. It is the It makes the magazine have a friendly approach to the readers and it looks as if it is the magazines ‘slogan’.

The model Fergie is the main topic of the magazine as she is “Woman of the Year” and the use of gold for this connotes celebration and importance. “How a bad girl made good” reflects on the model’s pose of her taking her clothes off.

Using blue and gold as a colour scheme and the type of font represents simplicity which also shows how modern the magazine is. The neutral colours used implies that this cover does not target at a particular gender of audience. Also, the colour used for the background (white) sets and associates with the blue and gold used to create a “cool” tone for the cover. The “cool” tone, again, tells us that the magazine is modern.

The masthead “Kerrang” is at the top of the cover, it stands out because of it’s large font and unique effect. The effect is influenced by broken glass which connotes riot and chaos which reflects on the genre of the magazine- rock.

The masthead is white which makes it stand out against the dark colour used for the background. Also, word “kerrang’ is an onomatopoeia since it sounds like an electric guitar which, again, reflects on the genre of the magazine as guitars are iconic in the rock genre.

The sell lines are very eye-catchy and are separated according to topic. The abbreviation “WTF” suggests casualness and informality which goes with the cluttered layout of the whole cover.

These buttons catches the readers’ attention and it convinces the audience to read the magazine. Using words such as “New” and “Plus” engages the reader as the magazine persuades them that they have more to offer.

The sell lines are not as big and bold as the masthead and headline because they are just they to inform the readers of the other articles in the magazine.

The main headline of the magazine is a quote by the band Green Day. Using a quote as a headline informs the reader that an interview was taken place between the magazine and the band.

The use of green collaborates with the band name and it is a bright colour that stands out in against the dull background.

Having “Green Day” in bold and big font partners the main image; it also targets fans of the band.

The model used is the lead member of the band Green Day and this band is the main story of the article; it informs the audience that the magazine will contain a lot of information about the band.

The mid-shot of the model is necessary as the prop (electric guitar) must be involved since it represents the model because he is the lead guitarist. Also, the low angle shot of the model implies his dominance and power within the band. His scruffy hair shows informality; it is as if he is in the middle of a performance which reflects on the main heading “This is the best show out there!”

The dull, dark, grayish background dark colour represents the genre of rock. It also makes the bright colours, used for the text, stand out as they contrast. The colours used also informs us that the magazine is targeted at males. It is also targeted at rock fans.

The layout of the cover altogether is casual and messy which associates with the model.

The least important image of the whole cover is of another band ‘Slipknot’. This is another type of button as it shows the reader that they have a chance to “Win” something; convinces them to buy the magazine.

Compare and contrast

Quote as the main heading.

Pose of the model suggests attitude. The image spreads throughout both pages

“lily allen’ in red and big font