 The masthead is very bold and 
clear to see. It’s placed in the top 
left hand corner to grab our 
attention immediately as this is 
where we first look. 
 The colours (red and white) are 
strong and work together well. 
These are typical colours used in 
a music magazine. 
 The word ‘SPIN’ links into music as 
it could be a spinning record or 
cd. 
 The size of the masthead is big 
enough to make an impact on 
the page but small enough to not 
distract the reader from the main 
image.
 The language used Cleary 
reflects that it is a music 
magazine. 
 The list of names going down 
one side of the page helps to let 
you understand what kind of 
genre the magazine is. 
 The use of the word ‘FREE!’ grabs 
your attention
 The over all layout for the cover is 
very conventional for a music 
magazine. Following the formula 
one artist= one page. 
 It’s very clear and easy to follow. 
 The colours all work well together 
and the composition is clear. 
 To me the magazine cover is 
successful. It looks good and 
draws you in as an audience.

Spin magazine analysis

  • 2.
     The mastheadis very bold and clear to see. It’s placed in the top left hand corner to grab our attention immediately as this is where we first look.  The colours (red and white) are strong and work together well. These are typical colours used in a music magazine.  The word ‘SPIN’ links into music as it could be a spinning record or cd.  The size of the masthead is big enough to make an impact on the page but small enough to not distract the reader from the main image.
  • 3.
     The languageused Cleary reflects that it is a music magazine.  The list of names going down one side of the page helps to let you understand what kind of genre the magazine is.  The use of the word ‘FREE!’ grabs your attention
  • 4.
     The overall layout for the cover is very conventional for a music magazine. Following the formula one artist= one page.  It’s very clear and easy to follow.  The colours all work well together and the composition is clear.  To me the magazine cover is successful. It looks good and draws you in as an audience.