Music Magazine Front Cover Analysis: -Q Magazine Analysis -Top of the Pops Magazine Analysis -Vibe Magazine Analysis -Flavour Magazine Analysis -NME Magazine Analysis -Differences -Similarities

1. MUSIC MAGAZINE
DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD
ANALYSIS
ALIYAH RAOOF

2. Q Magazine- Double Page Spread Analysis
The first of the double page spread is full of
text and has on medium image which is a medium
long shot. The second page has one main image of
the Cheryl, showing that the article is about her.
There is one heading which is at the top of the
page, “cheryl COLE” This stand out because its at
the top of the page, its bigger font, bold and is
red. A shadow on the page is a big “C” which is
also red, this makes the page look more
interesting and powerful.
The image of her on the second page is a long
shot, it
her full body language being confident,
determined
and powerful. The interview in the text is written
in
paragraphs- this could be to see if the reader is
determined to read the whole interview. There is
a
quote in the bottom left corner of the page
which
makes the page look more interesting.

3. Top of the Pops Magazine-Double Page Spread Analysis
The first of the double page spread has large
text in black and then pink which is a quote
from the star. This is bigger, bolder and
brighter than the rest of the text implying it’s
important and that is what the rest of the
article is about.
In the of text there is a small image which is a
mid-shot. The second page has one main image
of the Cher which is a long shot showing her
full body language, this shows the article is
about her.
There are no headings however there are
subheadings (the interview questions) which
are in baby pink, reflecting her innocence and
to intrigue the audience
The interview in the text is written in short
Paragraphs with spaces to ensure the reader
does not lose concentration.

4. NME Magazine-Double Page Spread Analysis
The first page has an image of Florence
which is a long shot showing her full
attitude and body language, this shows the
article is about her as it’s the first thing
you see.
This is bigger, bolder and brighter than the
rest of the text implying it’s important and
that is what the rest of the article is
about.
There are two headings which are bigger
then the rest of the text, there are no
subheadings.
The interview is written in three long
columns showing that its for an older
audience because younger people would lose
concentration and get bored if they read
this.

5. Vibe Magazine-Double Page Spread Analysis
The first page has an image which is a
close up of the singer, this shows the
article is about him because t’s the first
thing you see when you turn the page.
The text above the two columns is bigger
and is in two colours to gain the readers
attention; yellow and black. Showing that
it’s important and is related to the article.
There are no subheadings.
The interview is written in two long columns
also showing that its for an older audience
because younger people would lose
concentration and get bored if they read
this.

6. Flavour Magazine-Double Page Spread Analysis
There is one image on the double page
spread, the image is of the artist the
articles is about. The image is a medium
long shot showing her to be confident and
powerful. We know the article is about her
as it’s the first thing you see when you turn
the page.
The two colours used on the page are black
and pink which are bold eye catching
colours expressing her femininity.
The headings are in pink and the
subheadings are in black like the rest of
the text however they are bigger in size.
The interview is written in three long
columns showing that its for a female
audience because there is use of feminine
colours and the text is more complex and
long.

7. Differences
Top of the Pops is different then the rest of
the Magazines because:
♪ They have lots of images.
♪ It has a lot of writing which is all close together.
♪ It’s brighter and a lot more girly.
Q is Different then the rest of the
Magazine because:
♪ It uses more intense and mysterious
colours.
♪ One main image on the right side of the page which is a
medium long shot.
♪ There is a lot of text on the left side of the page
Vibe is Different then the rest of the
Magazines Because:
♪ Vibe uses a dark colour as the background for the
main image on the left page.
♪ It has a small amount of text on the right page all
together making it harder to read
Flavour is Different then the rest of the
Magazines Because:
♪ Uses bright colour for the subheadings
♪ One big main image on the right side of the page
♪ The main image used is less appropriate for
younger people.
NME is Different then the rest of the Magazines Because:
♪ It has text on the right page
♪ The main image on the left page shows her fully
♪ It has a pug at the bottom of the page.

8. Similarities
Similarities between some magazines:
♪ Top of the Pops and Q have a main image on the right side of the double page spread have
a barcode on the front cover whereas Q and Flavour do not.
♪ NME, Vibe and Flavour use one main image on the right side of the double page spread
Similarities Between All of the Magazines:
♪ They all have a main image which is big.
♪ They are all an interview of someone.
♪ They all have a bold heading.
♪ They all use black in some part of the page.
♪ They all use a standard font and a small size of text.
♪ The colours used on all of the magazine reflect each magazines target audience