Nme Magazine Analysis

1. NME Magazine Analysis
Jordan Randall

2. Although the
Masthead is not
the traditional red
it is the same iconic
font as every other
edition
The masthead is a
bright yellow which
contrast with the
dark colours in the
main image so that
readers can easily
recognise the
magazine when
looking for it
The use of the
expletive “p*ss” in
the main cover line
will intrigue and
interest the
audience
The names of big
music artists which
would draw readers
to the magazine are
also highlighted in
bright yellow to draw
further attention to
them which would
make fans of those
artists want to
purchase the
magazine
The three things
mentioned in the
main cover line
are all featured
in and link with
the main image
As there are very few stories
featured on the front page, it
highlights further the main story
about Biffy Clyro

3. NME usually use
red text on a white
background which
is used on the
contents page to
create a strong
house style and
brand identity
“Raw Power” is the
third album by The
Stooges which Iggy
Pop (pictured) was a
apart of. Fans would
know this and be
interested in the
article
The picture of Iggy
Pop is an old iconic
photo which an
older audience/fans
would be familiar
with
The stories
which are most
likely to interest
and intrigue
readers are
signficantly
bigger than the
less interesting
articles. One big
article takes up
more space
than eleven
smaller stories

4. The image
shown of
Iggy Pop is
very
recognisably
his style. He
is wearing
very little
clothing and
is very
active in the
picture-fans
will
understand
this to be
very
stereotypica
lly Iggy
The “raw
facts”
section is
a
reference
to The
Stooges
album
“Raw
Power”
The shocking quote “New York pussy
smells like dog shit!” will intrigue
readers as such a quote would not
be featured in the mainstream press
As this feauture is a “guide” to Iggy Pop not only will
it appeal to fans of Iggy and the Stooges but also to
people who are not familiar with his work and want
to learn more and get recommendations. This opens
it up to a larger target audience