1. Genre
The preferred musical genre that I am going to cover throughout
my magazine is Rock/Indie. I have chosen this based on the
results that I received throughout my questionnaire.
2. 37%
0%
27%
36%
Who Would You
Prefer To Listen To?
Question 2 The Libertines Hadouken!
23%
23%
8%
31%
15%
Who Would You Rather Meet?
Question 10
Josh Franceschi (You Me At Six)
Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)
Dallas Green (City and Colour)
Brian Hugh Warner/Marilyn Manson
Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips)
Throughout my research i have found out that out of all of the people
that answered my questionnaire, people preferred to listen to ‘The
Libertines’ more than any of the other bands. However, a very similar
amount preferred ‘Enter Shikari’. The stronger of the two is an indie
based band whilst the other can be classed as rock, alternative and
post hardcore. This is what led me to my decision on the genre of the
magazine and the people that it will be aimed at.
Another contributor to this is the fact that many
people chose Marilyn Manson as their preferred
person to meet. However, what I have noticed is
that when answering , half of the people that chose
him weren’t taking the question seriously. This has
led me to the conclusion that I will aim my
magazine at people who listen to indie/rock music
such as You Me At Six and The Strokes which can be
considered Rock based also rather than metal.
My magazine will also be aimed at people between the ages of 16
and 18 seen as this is the most common age group of people
questioned and also quite a few of the people that were in this age
group preferred listening to The Libertines in one of the later
questions
15%
77%
8%
How Old Are You?
Question 1 13-15 16-18 19+
3. In order to attract this audience I am going to use a range of pictures, some of which will
include instruments. I am going to make the cover interesting with a contrast in colours
as well as cover lines which will be of interest to my target audience.
I am unsure on the house style of my magazine but I have an idea. I would like to use the
colours white and black. I would also like another consistent colour. Possibly Blue, Red,
Green or Yellow. The layout will be neat. The typeface will be in a sans serif font. I would
like to give my magazine a sense of professionalism . I intend to make it stylish . I don’t
yet know what the feature article topic is going to be about.
How will I attract my target audience?
House Style.
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Visual Iconography
4. The clothing in the magazine are going to be two contrasting colours. For
example one person will be wearing a black shirt whilst another will be wearing
a white shirt. On the cover I am going to have the model wearing a band t-shirt
that will be easily recognisable to the target population.
Who would listen to this music?
The genre of music can be listened to by anybody, however the stereotypical
types of people that listen to this music are mid – teens who are thought to get
up to no good and are frowned upon. They come from a healthy working family
yet seem to outcast themselves from this. Another type is your typical indie
kid. Likes to wear tight jeans and pumps. Also likes to follow the crowd and
listen to whatever will help them to fit in.
5. These are the three magazines I will be taking inspiration
from are Kerrang, NME, and Rolling Stone.
I have chose these because they are presented perfectly
and look attractive. Also they are along the same genre of
music that I wish to follow.
