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Masthead

The colour of the typography is white, which allows the masthead to stand out against the black banner behind it and the dark hair of the model. This gives the audience a clear view of the title and attracts them as the title is associated with a TV channel and radio station that plays a specific type of music. The font makes the title appear as though it has been scratched or beaten up, which may reflect the rebellious and destructive edge that this genre of music is connected with.

Model credit

Both the band the model is in and his name are present on the cover. However, the name of the band that he is in has larger font and more predominant than his name. This may have been done as rock music tends to involve bands rather than individuals, and people may-be more aware of the band rather than the model, so having the band name more noticeable than his name may be more likely to attract the audience.

Coverlines

'Poster special' - indicates that the audience will receive something exclusive to this issue and this will encourage them to buy it.

'Plus' suggests that there is plenty of content for the audience and it is defiantly worth their investment.

A list of different band names. This may include bands that the audience may be already be a fan of or the chance for them to discover new music that they may enjoy, which will encourage them to but the magazine.

Main cover line

'Exclusive' - This suggests that the feature of the magazine will only be present within this issue, and this will encourage the audience to want to purchase the issue.

Colour

The main colours of the cover are black and white, which draws a nice contrast between backgrounds and text in order for them to stand out to the audience. However, another dominate colour red, which allows elements of the cover to stand out, but also connotes danger and aggressiveness, which links to the genre of the music

Photography Lighting

Most of the model's face is high key lighting, which makes his skin appear pale and creates a contrast with his dark hair. These are the stereotypical features of an alternative or 'emo' rock band, which may attract the audience. However, one side of his face is slightly shaded, allowing him to look dark and mysterious, which may link to the cover line of 'dark side exposed. This would really intrigue the audience and encourage them to purchase the issue

Comment on how the design of the magazine cover attracts the target audience:

Main Image

The main image is a band member, who appears quite angry and has one of his hands in his fists that seems to be punching his other hand . This links him with the genre of music, which is angry and rebellious rock music and having the model positioned this way may attract fans of that type of music.

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