2. My magazine presents teenagers and young adults, and within that,
mainly indie, pop/acoustic singers. Some who are already popular and
successful, and some fairly unknown and new artists.
Cover page
My main cover image is of an artist that
is up and coming with a debut album
that people may have heard about , the
magazine presents her to the world in a
positive light to help her gain
recognition.
3. Contents page
I have kept my contents page fairly simple with
not too much going on and sticking to a colour
theme of black and dark red. This keeps the laid
back mood and genre of the magazine, so it
doesn’t look to busy and packed.
I have added a prop to the outfit on the
model, a beanie hat from ‘Monroe Apparel’
clothing which not only links to the title of the
magazine, but represents indie groups by
using clothing from fashion ranges typically
associated with them.
4. Article I’ve included photos of different outfits
and styles associated with social groups
that aren’t typical or boring, they look
I have included the word ‘Indie’ in the very different and indie.
heading of the article, which clearly lets
the reader know the genre of music the
artist sings.
The language and tone of the
interview is very informal and
chatty, making them seem
positive and friendly.
In the interview, the artist tells the
magazine interviewer some of her
musical influences, including many
indie, acoustic, folk singers, to
present those social groups in a
positive light as they have influenced
a successful and popular artist.
5. The magazine cover lines feature Many people may not have
Lewis Watson, who is a young heard of him so this represents
acoustic singer from Oxford who young, fresh, new social
started by covering songs on groups who want to find out
Youtube then released an album about the newest, most
on the itunes charts. exclusive artists.
The magazine also features well known, popular artists that reflect the mood and
genre of the magazine, such as Marina & The Diamonds, The Killers, Ed Sheeran,
Mumford & Sons and many more, which represent different musical styles and
both males and females.
6. As the main model used in the magazine is female and the article features
an interview with her, the magazine may attract girls first. But as you look at
the genre of the magazine, some of the artists and other features on the
contents page, there are a lot that boys will enjoy too.
The general language and tone of the
magazine I would not make gender
biased so both girls and boys can enjoy
the magazine.
The social groups represented are mainly 16-
24 year olds who are comfortable with their
identity, enjoy ‘different’ styles of music and
fashion, and enjoy going to gigs and festivals
featuring artists and bands of those styles and
genres.
