This article analyzes a magazine spread about musician Liam Gallagher. The headline uses an aggressive quote from Liam to set the tone. The main image depicts Liam surrounded by rock and roll imagery like cigarettes, alcohol, and amplifiers. The article contains contrasting quotes from Liam about his band and ongoing feud with his brother that keep the reader interested. A side image in black and white shows the band members looking separate ways, mirroring their real separation and sibling rivalry.

1. Magazine article analysis

2. First article analysis
This analysis is of a double page spread in Q magazine, This article seems to
be about Liam Gallagher, his band (beady eye), Oasis and his on going feud
with his brother Noel. This articles style has been used very effectively as it
fits with Liam’s style as a person.

3. Headline
This headline is a quote from Liam which is effective at making the article
personal to the reader and making them feel like they are getting the real
Liam Gallagher. The headline itself gives connotations of violence and
aggression which in itself fits in with Liam’s personality and also a lot of
his music which talks of violence and a rock and roll lifestyle. It also sets
the tone for the article which is on his success but also his conflicts with
his brother. The large white font also links to what is being said in the
headline which emphasises the aggression and excitement. This both
informs and intrigues the reader.

4. Main image
The main image is spread over both
pages which in itself is effective as it
stands out to the reader. In the main
image Liam is dressed and posed in
way that fits in with his rock and roll
lifestyle and music. The cigarette and
the clothing with the dark sunglasses
also gives Liam a edgy look which
links also to his personality. Behind
Liam he is surrounded by amplifiers
and sat on cases surrounded by
drinks and a messy look which links
to his rock and roll and hectic
lifestyle. It is also linked to Liam’s
music style. The dark colors fit with
Liam’s quit dark personality.

5. The main article
The main article is made up of three columns
and at the start of the first and third it starts
with a drop cap in bright blue which catches
the readers eye and adds further style to the
article, also by having white text on a dark
background it visually stands out making it
easy to read. The article in itself has a lot of
contrasting feelings and emotions from Liam
which keeps the reader interested and hooked
on the story. It is also personal which again
makes it more desirable to read. Also at the
top of the article it has a quote from Liam on
another band and how it will aggravate his
brother which in itself adds a gossip side to the
article. The article contains a lot of taboo
which fits completely with Liam’s personality
and also his rock and roll style and makes the
reader feel like their getting the real Liam
Gallagher.

6. Side image and quote
The side image in itself adds depth to the article as the
reader does just see the one large image when they
first look at it which adds interest. The image is in black
and white which gives the bands style of early rock and
roll. The guitar also fits with the genre. In the picture it
looks like the band are all looking separate ways which
could link to their actual separation and by having the
two brothers looking in different directions it also links
to their sibling feud. This links to the side quote from
Liam as it talks of the sibling rivalry and by using the
taboo also gives a sense of aggression which can be
seen throughout the article . The quote would interest
people more interested in his sibling rivalry and the
image as well as linking to the quote also looks towards
the band as a whole therefore gaining the entire
targeted audience.

7. Second article analysis
This article is a interview Q&A with David Havok for
Kerrang! Magazine ahead of his band tour. This article
stands out as a kerrang piece as it fits their house styles.

8. Headline
This headline is also a pull quote from David Havok , The colours of the
headline are white and pink with the pink text being the pieces of text
which little catch the readers eye the most which makes them the most
important pieces of the text. Underneath the main headline there is a
smaller sub heading which explains what the Q&A will be about which
gives the reader the summary as soon as they start reading so they don’t
have to look through the whole text before choosing whether to read it or
not. By having the text in different colours and sizes it adds a sense of mess
which links to the type of music David plays being a heavy metal artist. The
use of pink also can link to his easy going rock lifestyle .

9. Main image
The main image of David Havok is a medium
close up and is spread over two pages with him
being on one page in the centre which is the
first thing the reader will be drawn to. By having
him in a t-shirt and allowing his tattoos to be on
show it links to his heavy metal style of music
also his messy hair links to the punk rock style
he has himself. The white t-shirt also fits with
the colour of the text and allows his tattoos to
be seen more clearly. Also by having him against
a grey background it also links to his heavy rock
genre of music. By having a border of white
bright lights it gives the impression of
fame to the reader and acts as a
border and also adds depth to
the background.

10. Main article
The article is in a simple Q&A style
Which can be seen as very effective as its
easy to read and follow for the reader and by
having a Q&A kerrang as a magazine are able
to ask personal questions like their ‘music
secrets’. By doing this the reader feels like
they are reading unseen information which
makes them want to buy and read it. By
having the text in dark black on a light grey
background it keeps that heavy rock house
style kerrang has and the artist himself.
However by highlighting the questions it
makes it stand out so you can scan through as
a reader and see what sort of questions are
being asked and also gives a clear outline
between what the interviewer is asking and
what David Havok is replying to the question.
The article is set into three clear columns
making it again easy to follow for the reader.