1. Typography
This magazine has a recognisable house style
which is shown in all of the kerrang magazines.
The writing is all in capitals and is sans serif,
which links in with the genre of the magazine
(rock) it also makes the text seem as though it is
loud and shouting at you , which links in well
with the magazine’s slogan ‘life is loud’ and the
rock genre. The magazine also uses an
onomatopoeic title, as guitars are usually
associated with rock music, the word Kerrang is
used as it sounds like the sound made by an
electric guitar.
Layout
The layout and images used in this magazine
have also been linked in well with the genre of
the magazine, as there has been a use of blood
splatters in the background; this is associated
with the rock theme of the magazine and
reflects anger, violence and aggression, which
may also be linked in with the theme of rock. The magazine cover also follows the route of the eye
as the mast head is at the top, which then leads down to the images, and the name of the band, to
the cover lines at the bottom of the page.
Camerawork
The shot used is a mid-shot, and the positioning of the band gives a good effect, making them look
like they are getting further away/ descending into the distance.
Images
The Photographs used also reflect the genre of the magazine as they are of rock bands and artists,
which may lead the audience to purchase the magazine. The costumes being used by the people on
the photographs may also reflect the genre of the magazine. They are all wearing black and dark
colours which show they are into the rock genre of music.
Mode of address
Also words such as ‘riots and death’ may show the genre of the magazine, as the words seem to be
aggressive, like rock music.

2. Typography
his contents page has a consistent
house style, which is generally based
on the house style of the magazine (the
front cover). The font used is the same
throughout the page which gives it a
professional finish and gives the
magazine a good effect. The titles of
the articles are written in yellow, with a
bold font and have been highlighted in
black to make it stand out, which also
makes it easier for the audience to find
the pages/articles they are looking for.
Images
Photographs have been used to make
it easier for the audience to pin point
the main articles they are interested in.
The people in the photographs are
associated with the rock industry.
There is a good use of props and make
up which help define the genre of
music the magazine is related to.
Camera work
The main shots used are mid-shots; this
allows you to see the costumes used by
the people in the photo this helps you associate them with the rock genre. There are a few low angle shots,
which give a sense of power and authority to the figure in the photo.
Layout
At the bottom of the page there is a small section advertising a contract for the magazine ‘get K! Delivered to
your door for just £6* a month!’ this may encourage the audience to buy more of the companies magazines.
The layout of the page follows the route of the eye; there is a small article and the main heading at the top of
the page, it then leads down to Photographs of bands/artists related to the articles in the magazine, and at the
bottom of the page there are some more pictures related to the articles and some advertisements. The mode
of address used is informal; the magazine is communicating to the audience in a way in which they can relate
to. The photo’s used link in with the genre of the magazine.
Mise en scene
The costumes used by the bands and artists in the pictures are mostly black and dark colours, which is
normally associated with the rock theme, also props such as blood and guitars are being used which are known
to be linked in with the rock genre. The make-up used defines the genre of music they relate to. The people in
the pictures generally have long hair, which is also linked in with the rock theme of the magazine.

3. Typography
This double page spread has a consistent house style throughout the whole page, black white and red. The
same font has been used the whole way through the double page spread, a sans-serif font has been used
which makes the font seem, blunt and hard, which makes it link in with the genre of the magazine (rock)
Layout
The layout of the double page spread follows the route of the eye. There is a bold masthead at the top of the
page, which catches the attention of the reader and draws them to the article. There is also a large image at
the top, which shows how the audience reacts to the performance of the bands/artists; it also represents the
genre of the magazine. There is then some writing down the left hand side of the page, then some more
images, which have been taken whilst the bands/artists were on tour. This may also reflect the genre of the
music. Also there is the article on the right hand side of the double page spread.
At the beginning of the article a kicker has been used, this draws the audiences attention to the start if the
article and makes them want to read on, and find out more about what they article is about.
Some areas of text have been highlighted in white which make is stand out from the black background. The
highlighted affect will draw the attention of the audience to the certain area. Also there is a small area at the
bottom of the page which has a small amount of information about the artists found in the pictures, this may
help the audience relate to the people in the pictures.

4. Images
There is a mixture of different images, which appear to have been taken whilst the bands and artists were on
tour. This allows the audience to see how the bands act whilst they’re on tour. From the images you can also
see that the genre of music that the bands are linked to is rock, you can see this because of the costumes used,
and the props used.
Mise en scene
In the images props such as, guitars have been used; this shows that the type of music may be rock as guitars
are usually associated with rock music. The costumes used tend to be mainly dark, and skinny jeans have been
used a lot, this is usually linked in with the rock genre.
Mode of address
The mode of address seems to be informal. Words such as ‘awesome’ and the use of puns in the title show
that it is informal, as the magazine is aiming to communicate to the audience in a way in which the audience
can relate to,

5. Typography- this magazine has a
noticeable house style, which is shown,
on all of the NME magazines. The main
logo/ mast head is in capitals which
make it stand out from the rest of the
text on the magazine, which helps you
identify the magazine. The rest of the
text is in the same font and is mainly in
lower case, this may link in with the
genre of the magazine (indie)
Images
The photographs used on the magazine
reflects the genre of the magazine, the
images are of indie bands and artists.
The costumes used by the models in
the photos also indicate that the
magazine is related to indie music.
Camera work
A mid-shot has been used for the main
photograph on the cover of this
magazine, this allows the audience to pay attention to the figures in the photo, you can also see that
this image is an action shot as one of the people are in mid-air. This creates energy to the photo, and
can be linked in with the type of music the band in the photo is associated with.
Colours
The colours used are bright and colourful, which reflect the music represented by the magazine. The
main title of the cover lines are written in white text and highlighted in blue to make them stand out
more from the rest of the text on the page. The name of the band associated with this issue of the
magazine is in bright yellow and is placed in the centre of the page, this makes it eye catching, and
may make the audience buy this particular magazine, as it has this certain band on the front cover.
There are also lists of artists and bands that will appear in an upcoming festival, which may interest
the reader and make them more likely to purchase the magazine.
Layout
The layout of this magazine follows the route of the eye, there is the main mast head at the top of
the page, which then leads down to the main image placed in the centre of the page, and then to the
name of the band and information about the contents in the magazine.

6. Typography
This contents page has a
noticeable house style, is goes
well with the front cover of
the magazine. The logo is
shown on both the front
cover and the contents page
of the NME magazine. A sans
serif font has been used,
which makes the writing bold
are easier to read. The font
used is the same throughout
the whole page, which gives it
a professional finish.
Layout
This contents page reminds
me a bit of a newspaper,
because of the layout. It has a
main picture near the centre
of the page, with a small
article underneath the
picture. There is also a kicker
at the start of the article,
which are usually found in a
newspaper article. Along the side of the page there is a band index, which allows the audience to
find a specific band easily, they are also written in red to make them stand out more.
Along the other side of the page is a list of the contents, there are some big bold headings written in
white which have been highlighted in black to make them more visible and makes it easier for the
audience to locate as the information has been categorised appropriately.
There is a small area at the bottom of the page where the magazine have chosen to put an
advertisement for their magazine, it is written in bold yellow writing with a black background to
make it more noticeable.
Images/ camera work
One main image has been used on this contents page, a long shot has been used to show the
audience the location of the image, this can show you the genre of the music that is being placed
whilst the picture is being taken, as it is a live shot taken at a gig.

7. Typography
This double page spread has a consistent house style, which is shown throughout the two pages
(black, white, red). The fonts used are the same throughout the pages, and a sans-serif font has been
used which fits in well with the rock genre of the magazine. The masthead has a slightly distorted
affect, which makes it look rough, which also links in well with the theme of the magazine.
Layout
Mainly photographs of the chosen band, which links in with the article, take up the left page. The
right page is then filled with the masthead, text from the article and a few more pictures at the
bottom of the page. The masthead is bold and draws the attention of the audience. I think that the
layout of this double page spread does follow the route of the eye, as there is a bold mast head at
the top which you would look at first, this informs you of what the article is about, it then leads
down to the main picture used and then to the text, this then allows the audience to link the
pictures with what is written in the text, and finally is leads down to the pictures at the bottom of
the page, this also allows the audience to link the photos with the words in the text.
A kicker has been used at the beginning of the article; this draws the audience to the start of the text
and makes them read the first part of the article, which may then lead on to them to read the whole
thing.
Some areas of text are written in red, these are the areas the magazine wants you to focus on the
most, such as the mast head, the kicker and the ‘news of the world font’ at the top left hand corner
of the page, this also creates a sense of verisimilitude and makes the magazine look more
professional.

8. Images
The images used relate to the rock genre, they are mainly of the band that is linked in with article
next to it. This helps the audience relate the text back to the images and help them understand the
text in the article better. There has been a variety of shots used, such as mid-shots, close-ups, and
long shots. The close ups allow the audience to see the expressions and emotion on the faces of the
people in the bands, facial expressions may represent the genre of music. Long shots allow you to
see the location and setting, from this you can see that the images are music related as one has been
taken in a studio, and props have been used to symbolise the musical theme.
Mise en scene
The costumes used by the people in the pictures allow us to see the genre they are related to, you
can see that they are involved in the rock genre as they are wearing mainly black and dark colours,
which is usually associated with the rock genre. Props such as microphones and guitars have been
used; this also links in with the rock genre as they are usually associated to music/rock music. The
photos have also been taken in either a studio or at a gig, which proves that the photos are music
related.
Mode of address
The mode of address used seems to be quite informal. The magazine is communicating to the
audience in a way in which the audience can relate to. They have used direct address, as if the
magazine was speaking directly to the audience.

9. Typography
This magazine cover seems to have a
noticeable house style (black and red) A
serif font has been used, this makes the
magazine have an upper class feel to it,
it also has a consistent font throughout
the page, using capitals for the main
cover lines and names of bands/artists.
There is a list of names down the side of
the page or bands/artists that relate to
the genre of the magazine.
Layout
The layout of the magazine follows the
route of the eye; there is the main title
and a large advertisement at the top of
the page, which then leads down to the
main image in the centre of the page,
which also leads down to yet another
cover line and information about the
contents of the magazine. The
advertisement at the top of the page will
attract the attention of the audience as
it is at the top of the page and (following the rule of the eye) would be the first thing they eye is
naturally attracted to, also the ‘free music inside’ factor may lead the audience to buy the magazine
due to the fact that they will get free music with the magazine, making the magazine more
appealing.
Image
The image used also links in with the genre of the magazine as there is a main figure (Florence and
the machine) which is a well-known artist in the music industry, making the genre more
recognisable. A low angle shot has been used to show that she is a powerful figure. The magazine
has also included the magazines signature logo, which is easily recognised. Making the magazine
more professional and appealing to the target audience.
Camera work
In this image a long shot has been used, this adds a sense of authority and power to the figure in the
photo. Also, the photo has been edited to make it have a professional effect and to make the main
figure stand out more, compared to the background. This also creates the feeling that she may be an
important figure in that certain genre of music.
Mode of address The mode of address is informal, the magazine is communicating to the
audience in a way in which the audience can relate to.

10. Typography
This contents page has a
consistent house style, (black
and red) the house style links
in with the house style used
on the magazine cover. The
magazine logo has been used
giving it a more professional
finish, and linking it to the
magazine cover. A serif font
has been used to give the
magazine a professional,
upper class finish.
Layout
The layout of the page follows
the route of the eye, there the
main mast head at the top of
the page which then leads
down to the main image,
which is of a band associated
with the genre of the
magazine. This then leads
down to the information
about the contents of the
magazine, and finally to the
images at the bottom with
relate to the articles further in the magazine.
Mode of address
The mode of address used is informal; the magazine is using a way in which the audience can relate
to, and by using words such as ‘the fab five’. The costumes used are linked in with the genre of
music, the costumes are also unique and stand out which can attract the attention of the audience.

11. Typography
This double page spread seems to have a consistent house style, of mainly white and black. The font
used is the same throughout the whole of the double page spread, and a serif font has been used.
The logo has been used on both pages which lets the audience know that the double page spread
belongs to Q magazine, this also gives it a more professional finish.
Layout
The layout of this double page spread follows the route of the eye, there is a large picture of the
band related to the article in the background, which takes up the whole two pages and acts as a
background. There is a small heading at the top of the page, and the main text in the article in the
right hand corner of the double page. At the top of the text there is a main title, informing the
audience of the name of the band in the article. There is a kicker at the beginning of the article
which draws the attention of the audience to the beginning of the article, which may make them
read on from the kicker.
Images
The image used is a mid/long shot, which allows you to clearly see the people in the photo and the
location/setting, this helps the audience link the photo to the specific genre of the magazine, it also
allows the audience to relate the text to the people found in the photo.

12. Mode of address
The mode of address used also seems to be informal, as the magazine tries to communicate to the
audience in a way in which the audience can relate to.
Mise en scene
Props such as masks and boards have been used to show the personality of the band members, it
also helps link the picture with the genre of music. The location used also links in with the theme of
the picture, which may also reflect the style of music the band is associated with.