1. All bands featured in the
magazine are at the very top
of the page or at the bottom,
this is so that they are the first
thing that you see on the page
also the last thing you see on
the page.
Title of the magazine is at the top left of the page, this
catches the eye of the audience in two ways , one it is
the first thing that your eye sees as it is positioned
where the human eye naturally looks first, and second
the colours of the Title are red, which doesn’t fit in with
the house style of the magazine, making it stand out.
The lead singer of the band is positioned directly in the
centre of the magazine cover; this draws the attention of
the reader, as the reader will look directly in the eyes of the
subjects. All four of the band members are holding their
instruments, this may be because they want to express the
genre of music they represent which is folk, hence the banjo
guitar and the accordion. Also the background of the
magazine is very natural this fits in with the country folk
music genre as well.
Golden line, attracts
the attention of the
audience using
powerful language
such as
‘revolutionizing’
makes the reader
want to find out how
they are
revolutionizing
music.
A lure is included on
the magazine cover,
by putting a celebrity
tribute on the front
page the reader
wants to find out
what made him an
‘underground icon’.

2. The sharks on this
front cover connote
danger this then
makes the reader
realise that the
subject (in this case
Shakira) is dangerous
or has a dangerous
attitude or even no
fear.
The masthead on this magazine is
blocked by the subject, this connotes
that the magazine “Rolling stone” is
confident that the reader knows the
name of their magazine.
The sharks on the front cover are
predators this connotes that shakira
is a predator and the way she is
dressed perhaps suggests she is a
sexual predator.
The colour
pallet on the
front cover is
overall very
plain and
boring, but the
colours used on
the subject
make her stand
out to the
reader, this is
used because
she has a
successful
music career
and this is a
successful
music
magazine.
A lure is used in the top right hand
corner of the magazine cover, it is in
the position because it is the first thing
you read after the mast head of the
magazine, also it obstructs the mast
head forcing you to read the lure.
The bar code is positioned at the
bottom left of the page as it is not
important to the reader.

3. The Subject is very dominant on this
cover, this may be because Florence
has a very dominant voice when it
comes to singing this subverts our
understanding as men are
stereotypically more dominant.
Florence’s hair
colour on the
magazine cover
is very vibrant,
this is because
she is known for
having both a
very powerful
voice and image
and both those
attributes come
across well on
this magazine
cover. The rest
of the colours
used on the
pallet are dull
for example her
face is very pale,
this is to make
her hair appear
even more
dynamic than
normal.
There is a lure at the top right hand
corner of the magazine cover, by
mentioning that this issue is part of a
special edition series of magazine, it
attracts the reader to what makes
this issue so different from the
standard issues.
This lure is
positioned here as it
appears directly after
the mast head
making it the second
thing the reader
sees.
The subjects name is made very
apparent to the reader this is
because Florence is a very popular
singer, it is made to stand out as the
text colour and font are different to
the rest of the cover.
This quote is placed
on the front cover as
X Factor is a very
well recognised
music T.V
programme and
Florence believes
that she would have
not of made it
through the
auditions, this
makes the reader
question this as
Florence is a very
accomplished
singer.
The Bar code is positioned at the
bottom right of the page and barely
visible as it is not important to the
reader.

4. This contents page includes a Band
index to indicate to the reader
which bands are included in the
magazine.
NME also includes a
house style icon, this is so
that the reader gets to
know the magazines
trademark.
A news section is very
important for a reader of
a music magazine as they
want to be informed of
what is new in the world
of music.
A reviews section
presents the reader with
professional feedback on
some of the newest
bands.
A live section gives the
reader an opportunity
to see live photos and
opinions of gigs and
concerts.
NME presents the
biggest or most
important factor of the
magazine in the centre
of the page and with
the biggest text and
largest picture.
A contents page offers a chance to
advertise the magazine for example
subscriptions to the magazine, it is
positioned under the largest text so
the readers eyes naturally notice it,
also it is highlighted by yellow text
and a black backdrop, the yellow
text appears nowhere else on the
page so it is more noticeable.
The date is placed underneath the largest
text on the page the date is also
highlighted with contrasting colours, for
example white text on a black backdrop.
The gig guide is not only highlighted
by alliteration and with a red
background but it is positioned
where the reader places their thumb
to turn the page so it is inevitable to
not be seen.

5. It is made clear to the reader which
bands feature in this weeks
magazine.
Editorial profile written with a friendly tone, it is
very informative to the reader, it is signed by
the editor to make the magazine more personal
to the reader.
A contents to
inform the
reader what is in
the magazine for
example live
reviews and
album reviews.
Biggest bands are made noticeable
with pictures, as pictures are
naturally more interesting to look at.
Kerrang have placed a box in the
bottom right hand corner of the
contents page to advertise their
magazine by offering to deliver
Kerrang to your door. It is placed
where it is as the bottom right hand
corner because it is where you place
your hand to turn the page.

6. Q magazine have included their logo
on the contents page for house
style, this is so the reader gets to
know the logo so whenever they see
it they get reminded of the
magazine. Useful bits of information like
the date are highlighted with
contrasting colours in the top
right hand corner.
The magazine’s website is located
underneath the date and issue
number, this is to make it more
noticeable to the reader, it is also
highlighted with contrasting colours.
Contents is
included to
inform reader of
what is included
in the issue,
headed by a red
title which
matches the Q
logo.
Q magazine
have included
an “Oasis
special”
because Oasis
is a very
successful
band and
people want to
know what
they are up to.
Reviews from professional
critics so readers can get
opinions on their favourite
music artists.

7. The target audience is made very
clear on this double page spread, it
not only uses the word “teenagers”
but it uses quite an unusual colour
to highlight it, electric blue appeals
more to a younger audience.
Elements of the house style is shown
on this double page spread, it also
uses this to highlight the NME
website.
By using language like “need” the
reader feels inclined to read this
section and find out more.
By using language such as
“everyone’s talking about” the
reader feels they need to read this
section to find out what everyone’s
talking about and to feel included.
Big, famous bands are included in
this section, this is also another pull
factor for the reader, they are
highlighted with contrasting colours.

8. By placing an accomplished female
singer on the page, the reader is
intently intrigued.
This quote was used because it
shows how Lily Allen is independent
and doesn’t care what other people
think, the font has mixed upper case
and lower case this also connotes
informality and a sense of not caring
what people think.
More information is included
underneath the quote so reader
wants to find out more of Lily Allen’s
statements and views.
Drop capital draws attention to the
article.
Stand first used as a lure as it
includes information that makes the
reader read on.
Lily Allen’s name is highlighted in red
to reiterate to the reader who the
article is about.

9. It is instantly made clear to the
reader who this article about as
there is a large picture of Pink.
Q magazines logo is included for
house style, it is positioned in the
bottom right hand corner because it
is where the reader looks to turn the
page.
Drop capital is used to lure readers
into the article.
By including a photo of Pink smiling
it makes the reader feel happy
because we all love a smile.
Quote from article to lure
the reader to reader more.
The layout of this
double page spread is
very simple and straight
forward. The image is
the main focal point and
this grabs the readers’
attention.