2. SKYLINE:Following magazine conventions, this magazine uses its skyline in
order to alert the audience to other featured content
MASTHEAD: With this issue, the
masthead is covered partially by the
main image; this expresses
the magazine's confidence in the
captivating effect of the image, as well
as acknowledging the fact
that it is still recognisable to
consumers.
MAIN IMAGE: Using a blue
to purple gradient, the main
image evokes a sense of
iridescence which expresses
the outgoing ideology of the
indie sub-culture. It's
vibrancy reflects the main
cover line by exhibiting the
idea of it being the best; this
is also supported by the
woman's body language.
MAIN COVER LINE:
Using the buzzword
“Best”, consumers are lead to accept
the magazine's opinion of GRIMES
being the best act of 2012. One issue
that I have with this example is due to
the white of the 'GRIMES' text
classing
with the white portion of the
background's gradient; this could be
interpreted as the magazine
expressing confidence that the
bands name would be easily
distinguishable to their target
audience.
COVER LINES:
These cover lines
serve to inform the
reader of featured
artists in the issue.
The use of white
text allows it to
stand out from the
blue hues of the
background.
3. MASTHEAD: Large and bold, the
white text holds a clear dominance over
the rest of the image.
MAIN IMAGE: Using
a mixture of grey-
scale
and sepia tones, this
image is a collage of
portrait shots of the
band members
facing alternative
directions. This
presents the bands
members unified in an
encompassing
composition, suggesti
ng
MAIN COVER LINE: The large
FOALS text combines with the main
image to inform the audience that they
are the main issue of the magazine. The
white text provides a visual contrast to
the darker tones of the main image,
making it easier to catch the audiences'
attention.
TEASERS: by placing these names of
artists' names below the main cover line,
consumers are effectively teased with
more similar acts to that of Foals,
providing more reason for them to be
interested in the product.
4. MASTHEAD: presenting the magazines'
full title as IMR allows the consumer to
have a more user-friendly manner to state
the magazine. The gradient from white to
grey expresses the magazine covering a
variety of sub-genres within the indie
spectrum. The choice of gradient also
projects a more serious tone, and reflects
the main images' colour range.
MAIN COVER LINE: Its bright red colour
with its dropped shadow allows the main
cover line to stand out from the main
image. The choice of colour also express
-es maturity and severity, which helps
to convey to potential consumers the
magazine's general tone.
PULL QUOTE: With this pull
quote, consumers experience
a direct address which calls
out to a very specific
audience. Use of the
buzzword 'mystery' amplifies
this.
GRAPHIC FEATURES:
These album covers serve
as visual plugs; by provid-
ing audiences with enticing
art work, accompanied by
text informing them of
potential reviews.
MAIN COVER IMAGE:
By presenting a mid shot
inside a music studio, the
magazine places the con-
sumer close to the artists
as they are in close proxim
-ity to the music-making
process. The overall grey
filter applied to the image
expresses a sense of
seriousness, suggesting
that this magazine is more
aimed towards adults and
those knowledgeable in
Music.
5. MASTHEAD: With a font
exhibiting a technological feel,
its title 'MAGNET' is a play on
words; referring to it's attractive
force, the magazine suggests
that this product is something
that will connect with
consumers. It's purple tone
gives a more vibrant feel that
that of IMR, and provides inter-
textuality with the purple plants
of the main image.
MAIN IMAGE:
Using shallow focus,
the gradiented back-
ground from green to
purple combines with
the all black clothing
of the band members
to give a melancholly
tone to the front cover.
The composition of the
image places each
band member equistid
-antly, suggesting
sexual equality
amongst them, and
representing the genre
as a whole.
SKYLINE: The
purpose of this
skyline is to inform
the reader of other
featured artists. Use
of white text allows it
to contrast the
masthead and the
main image colours in
order to stand out.
PLUG: Using the
band’s logo as a
plug, fans of the artists
can easily associate
themselves with the
product, while stating to
consumers what genre
of music they can
expect to be covered.
TEASERS: used
solely to inform
readers of other
featured acts in
order to give them
more reason to
purchase the
product
