Dissecting a music magazine double page spread, to analyse key points.

1. Billboard Double Page Spread
The main image on the double pages spread has been used
from a performance that Rihanna has done. This is also
different to other double spread pages as they normally
include a image from a photo shoot but this has been taken
from her in action, which gives the readers more of a
connection to the singer. The image that has been used is a
long shot.
The title for the double
page spread doesn’t look
like a title and could be
miss seen as a sub
heading. However
compared to the actual
article you can tell it’s a
title.
The layout is very different
to other double page
spreads. There isn't a
certain section that has
significance , instead
everything is on the same
level and seem more like a
leaflet than a double page
spread.
The article is very basic in the layout as there is a large
amount. Quotes form the article have been embedded in the
article in a bold large font so that the audience will pick u on
them and want to read the whole article.
They have included a
top music list of
Rihanna songs which
goes with the theme
of the magazine as
Billboard is based on
what is up and
coming/popular in
the charts.
The colour scheme
is white, black and
pink. Even the
images have
incorporated these
colours so that it all
fit in.
AS the main image is of her in action is doesn’t tell
us much about Rihanna except form that she is a
performer, By having two other images which are
more intimate with others will keep readers
interested.

2. NME Double Page Spread
The image of Lana
del Rey has taken up
a whole page of the
article showing the
significant of the
double page. The
image is a medium
close-up which
make it more
intimate between
the reader and the
celeb.
The images of Lana is
in black and white as
it stands out more
compared to the
page opposite which
has quite vibrant
colours. The double
page spread gives of
a 1950s theme so
having the images in
black and white adds
to the effect.
The colour scheme for this double
page spread is blue, white and
orange. A weird combination but
is very vibrant and eye catching.
Instead of having her name as
the title, they have used the
headline which was most likely
used on the front cover . They
have combined to different
fonts and colours which makes
the double page look fun,
quirky and bold.
This piece of text is a little
intro to the actual article
so that readers have a bit
of background information
before reading on.
The article has a
very simple layout
which shows
balance as the title
is very fun and
exciting.
NME have included some sort of star of the month fact section which I haven't
seen in other double page spreads, this is a way for readers to find out more
about the artist and have fun while reading the article as it is positioned in the
middle.

3. Q Double Page Spread
The large image of
Lady Gaga is on
the left hand side
and is on a whole
page as a medium
close- up. By it
taking up half the
article shows that
the image has
significance and
symbolising that
Lady Gaga is at
large importance
at the time.
The fact that her name is very small in the right hand corner has a huge
impact on the image and creates suspense in the page on a whole.
The enlarged bright red
‘L’ is featured behind
the text to emphasise
the double page spread
of lad gaga as the title is
on the small side. This is
a signature layout for Q
magazine as it has been
done in other in issues .
They have used the red
which is used ‘Q’ on
the magazine which
means they want the
company to stand out
even though the
attention focused on
lady gaga.
The quantity of
text is large
meaning it could
be detailed and
the layout is very
The image is in
black and white
which
complements the
large vibrant L
next to it and
makes the double
page spread look
sophisticated.
simple columns.
The layout of this double page spread is very formal and organised. It looks very
sophisticated to the eye and looks like it would be aimed at an older audience .
Having the fist letter
larger emphasises
the text and is a
traditional/ formal
layout meaning the
interview could be
more mature or
serious.