Front cover analysis for my coursework

1. Masthead across the
whole issue of the
magazine. Makes it
stand out against other
magazines, and it is
bold, black font
Central main image of
the whole band
breaking the fourth
wall by looking into
the camera. Black and
white photo which
stands out against
pink font used.
Featured artists name
in pink, bold text,
written across the
whole cover
Date and plug
Plug advert for other
featured artists inside
the magazine
Anchorage text

2. Masthead not in
left hand corner,
but central on the
page. Allows the
audience to clearly
see what
magazine it is
Artists name in
bold, black font in
the centre – below
masthead
Date of publication
Central main image
of the featured
artist. Some of the
band are looking
directly into the
camera lense,
breaking the fourth
wall. Also the band
are in a location,
whereas other issues
are based on simple
coloured
backgrounds in a
studio
Pull quote from
inside the featured
interview from the
band – makes readers
interested in what
they have to say
about their time in
music

3. Masthead is dominant
and in the top left hand
corner. Which makes it
very clear and easy to
read, also it gives and
indication of what the
house style is like
Price, barcode and date
Pull quote from an
interview inside to
magazine.
Featured artists name in
black, stands out against
the other pieces of texts
on the cover
Central main cover
image of the featured
artist. Looking slightly
away from the camera
lense.
Plug adverts for
featured bands and
artists. By putting the
names of the artists in
bold in bright red
allows the audience to
see who is featured
inside, without having
to buy it in the shop