Analysis for existing music magazines.

By Kelsey Wink.

Bold and large masthead in capital letters contrasting with the black background. Spread across who width of magazine

Bold writing used on tag hooks to show insiders of the magazine In a clear and simple way. Positioned on a white background with black writing to stand out

Large main image, a medium shot of ‘Green Day’ taking most the front cover suggesting they are the main focus of the magazine. The black image contrasts against the orange side image allows the main image to stand out.

The secondary images positioned down the side of the magazine give snippets to what is inside the magazine. The little amount of colour presented on the magazine draws in attention to the buyers and readers of the magazine.

‘Green Day’ in capital letters and white writing allows It to stand out from the rest of the magazine.

The tagline including ‘YOU’ addresses the reader and makes then feel as though it

is aimed at them.The yellow writing gives the magazine a little brightness and colour so the main addresses to the reader are generally based in this ‘PLUS!’ suggests its something

else for the reader

The magazine reflects the music as its quite dark yet the magazine is very simple which reflects the

music.

The title ‘Q’ in red and white immediately draws an attraction to the reader standing out from a deeper background.

The tag hooks down the side in black font based on a red and black background keeping a colour scheme but still allowing the font to stand out from the basic dark background.

The tagline has a unique selling point. ‘Biggest music magazine’ attracting more buyers to the magazine. The capital letters engages importance within what is said and shows it’s a popular and well-liked magazine but is still promoting for more buyers.

The headings appearing on the side of the image show the buyer more top titles appearing inside the magazine. The simple fonts in capital letters make it easy to read. The numerous amount of fonts used allows the cover to seem more engaging by changing simple things.

The main image of ‘Cheryl Cole’ has transformed her from a genuine ‘pop star’ to a ‘rock chick’. The wet look effect on the image and the red lipstick shows more of a naughty side to her and the finger in her mouth gives a seductive feeling.

The magazine saying ‘Cheryl Cole Rocks’ is in large bold writing to draw in the audience and use ‘Cheryl’ as a selling point. The magazine has transformed her into a different sort of girl making it easier to sell the magazine.

The General title to the magazine ‘DRUMMER’ is in capitals and takes up a large quantity of the magazine with the other title contents giving the reader less to

read.

The several amount of images placed on this page draws the reader in attracting them to the pictures rather than the text.

The features in the magazine give little detail to make the reader want to read the actual article. The main bands etc are in big bold writing to make it clear to the reader and simple to follow.

Regulars in the bottom left hand corner shows a little extra to the magazine and being based on an orange background allows it to stand out.

The simple colour scheme of the page keeps a basic and simple style however gives a good effect in the music magazine as it doesn’t look overloaded.

The few different font used within the contents page show a less simple and more creative effect. It makes the magazine look well thought

out and organised.

An actual image used as the whole background makes it easier to write little text and still seem unique, different from other magazines.

The front cover is placed in the left hand corner of the page allowing you to see the page and the relationship between the pages.

The writing to show what is contained in the magazine is in simple text however the titles are in a different font engaging the audience attention.

Several fonts used on the page interests the audience and gives it something different. It shows it isn’t just a boring and simple magazine.

The man standing at the front of the page shows he’s the main character and draws the most attention even though the image is in black and white the contrast has a unique effect and draws the readers in.

Showing the front page on the contents page allows you to see the colour scheme running through. With the image on the front cover being black and white in compares with the contents page. This makes the magazine seem organised.

Large main image taking up the majority of the page. Doesn’t look boring. Is attractive.

Wearing revealing clothing to draw more attention to male and female eyes. Attractive to a male eye and female want to be like her.

Title in background with image in front expressing importance of image and showing the title isn’t important.

Small writing, article still important however image has main importance so makes it stand out from other features.

The variation of colours Grey, red, white and black fit together really well. The image stands out from the Grey title and the black Font stands out from The grey title and white background. The red within the image create brightness and allows it to stand out more.