Analysis Of 3 Music Magazine Front Covers

Analysis of 3 music magazine front covers

Amy Harriss

NMEImages and layout…

•The layout of this magazine is done well and is very eye catching. They have used a large font to make the main cover line stand out and an attention grabbing main image to go with it.

•They also include another picture on the front page to show another cover line.

•At the top of the page they use a skyline which shows a special attraction for a free guide. They also include more cover lines at the bottom of the page.

• The left third has the “free” font and “plus in the bottom left hand corner to draw the reader in to buy it in a shop.

Fonts…

•The masthead of the magazine is always the same colour of red and white and stands out to the reader. There is a selling line under the masthead to show the price, date and full name of the magazine (New Musical Express).

•The large font and green colour of the main cover line stands out almost instantly. This green colour has been used in the colour scheme for this issues front page. The font shows clearly over the image.

•The colour of the yellow guitar of the main image has been used as a font for cover lines and a background for the picture of cover line.

Design and attitudes…

•Design for NME is simple but effective. It is seen as a more sophisticated magazine for late teens and people in there 20’s.

•It appeals to people who like the style of music, rock and indie.

USP (Unique Selling Point)…

•NME’s unique selling point would be there established brand identity. They not only have a magazine but also have a website, radio, TV and NME tours.

How the main image represents the artist…

•The main image represents the band by giving them a rock, edgy feel. We know from the picture that the band is not going to be a pop band.

KerrangImages and layout…

• The main image used in this magazine tends to focus more on the front woman than the rest of the band. The male members are in the background all wearing black, were as the front woman is in the centre and stands out with her bright hair colour and makeup. This draws attention to the magazine.

•The layout of the magazine has a more rocky, metal style. They have used star boxes with cover lines and have used some pictures to show some more of there cover lines inside.

•They use skylines and have used a pull quote for one of there cover lines.

Fonts…

•The masthead has an effect of shattered glass which gives a feel that the music style is loud enough to break glass.

•This theme has been slightly shown again with the main cover line, they have put it on a slant and used a distressed effect to emphasise there rocky/metal attitude.

•They have also used the colours yellow and pink for there cover lines, this stands out and the pink goes with the main image front woman’s makeup.

•The style of font used on there cover

lines is consistent and the same style.


•The magazine has a rock attitude and mainly appeals to teens. This I think is because of there modern style, and layout.

•It stands out with its bright colours.


•I think Kerrang’s USP would be there brand name they have made. Like NME, they too have a website, radio station and host Kerrang tour and have there own awards. They have made CD’s and also have there own Kerrang TV.


•The main image reflects the band being fun and not serious. It shows the front woman being the main attraction of the band with the other members being overshadowed by her.

Rock SoundImages and layout…

•The main image of this magazine shows the artist in a serious light. We know who the front man is because he is standing at the front. He is also brought to the front over the masthead.

•The layout of the magazine is simple but still attracts the reader with its bright colours.

•They have used images to show cover lines like Kerrang.

•They have used a skyline with the text “free CD” in large so it appeals to the customers. As well as free posters.

•They have used a list style in showing the cover lines. Alternating there theme colours of white and yellow.

Fonts…

•The font used for the masthead reflects the music style the magazine is based on. It is large and fairly simple but has some cracks in it which gives it a rocky feel. This style is also reflected in the main cover line.

•The font colours are bright and go well together. They have mainly focused on the colours green, yellow and white. They have used a background of black for there cover lines with white text.


•This magazine is also focusing on rock and metal. I think this magazine would have a target market like Kerrang and aim to teens and young adults. However, it may also appeal to people in there 20’s due to the more serious feel to it.

• The design is simple and have used simple colours.


•I think Rock Sounds USP would be there free gifts. Not only have included a free cd in the issue, they have also included giant posters.

•They also have a website that reader can go on to find out latest news and reviews.


•The main image shows the artist to be serious. The green in there clothes matches the masthead colours. Readers would expect them to be a rock band.

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