This is my analysis of three music magazines, including the contents page, front cover and double page spread.

1. Analysis of 3 Pop Music Magazines

2. WE <3 POP – Pop Genre Music
Magazine

3. Bright and bold colours consistent
throughout the front cover. This also
creates a happy feeling associated with
pop.
Cover line to tempt the audience into
buying. Makes people want to see how
the quote finishes. This is also in bold
and bright colours usually to stand out
from other text as it has high
importance.
A well-known pop artist to further
entice and excite the audience and
convince them to buy the magazine. The
celebrity usually wears fashionable and
up to date clothing.Bright and bold masthead standing out
to the consumers eye line. This mix
creates a happy feeling which is
associated with pop. The title of the
magazine also demonstrates the genre
as it says ‘Pop’. The heart abbreviation
instead of love will appeal to teenagers,
the target audience, as it is almost like
using slang.
More quotes to entice the audience.
Also has a different background colour
than the rest of the front cover which
draws specific attention to it.
The colour scheme of the whole front
cover is very consistent and regular, just
like the pop music is. The colours are
bright as well which promotes
happiness, also like the pop music.
Barcode and pricing.
Advertising and promoting of other
products not associated with the
magazine. Also mentions fashion which
may intrigue the target audience,
teenagers, as this is an important
feature for their lives in modern society.
Teasing the audience again by saying
what's included inside the magazine.
Lots of information and detail, not very
minimalistic.
White background is associated with
perfection and is very common in pop
music magazines.
‘Gossip + Fashion + Boys’ – This is a
technique to intrigue the target audience
of young teenage girls who are likely to
be interested in all three of these things.

4. Just like all contents pages, there is page
numbers which combine with what's on
that page for easy findings for readers.
Loads and loads of images to tease the
reader by showing them what’s to come
in the rest of the magazine. Also
includes page numbers next to the
images so the reader can choose what
they want to see. Images are also of
very well known celebrities and pop
artists specifically. This will definitely
intrigue pop fans.
Page number.
Makes the reader feel special and
unique.
The masthead shown again to remind the reader. The
masthead also shows the heart abbreviation once
again which is associated with the target audience. It
is something recognisable by young teenage girls and
therefore the page may gain their attention.
Consistent colour scheme which once
again links with the genre music itself (a
constant beat). Blue, yellow and black.
Quotes which once again tease the
reader by showing them what's to
come. May also convince pop fans to
purchase the magazine if browsing
through it in the store.
Almost tricking the reader by saying everyone
else loves this, so why wouldn’t you?
The colour blue produces a calming
effect which is nicely associated with the
pop music genre, calming and peaceful.
Images of lots of famous pop artists to
lure the reader.
The layout of the pages also resemble, once again,
that of a girls diary. The pages almost overlap like
overlapping pieces of paper. This may feel
recognisable to them causing their attention to be
gained.

5. Well known artist for the Q&A double
page spread. This, once again, will
convince most pop fans to purchase the
magazine as it will intrigue them. The
picture will always fill most of one side
of the spread which draws attention to
them.
Once again, like the front cover, the
double page spread includes many
bright vibrant colours and fonts. These
vibrant colours further demonstrate
how the magazine is trying to portray a
happy attitude associated with the pop
music genre.
The interview/q&a feature on the
double spread page will intrigue pop
fans as Cher Lloyd is a well-known and
very popular artist.
Like all double page spreads, the page
crosses the binding.
The way the artist poses and what she is
wearing can relate to the target
audience, teenage girls. She looks like
she is having fun which is the purpose of
the pop music genre.
A small image to entice readers to see
what is happening. Also a large quote
which aims to do the same by
interesting pop fans into seeing the
meaning behind the quote.
Page number.
Also, the consistent colour scheme
further portrays the pop music genre
due to its constant and regular beat. The
colours pink, black and white also suit
the target audience well.
White background once again
representing purity and perfection.
Associated maybe with the artist and
saying she is perfect.
The colour pink is also a strong
connotation of love which is a key
feature of the pop music genre. Most
pop songs feature the theme of love and
therefore using the colour pink tries to
promote this.

6. TOP of the POPS – Pop Genre
Music Magazine

7. The masthead is very bold and bright
which again links with the style of pop
music, happy and exciting. It also
includes the word pop in the title
indicating it is a magazine for lovers of
this genre. The pink also can link with
the target audience which is young
teenage girls as this colour is a
stereotype associated with them.
A well-known pop artist on the front
once again symbolising it’s a pop genre
music magazine. She is also wearing
current trendy clothing.
Images of what's to come inside the
magazine in an attempt to tease pop
fans and convince them into buying it.
Quotes from articles inside the
magazine to further try and convince
pop fans to buy.
Advertising new trends on the front.
Fashion is very relatable and interesting
to young teenage girls who is the target
audience.
Interactive features inside to occupy young
teenage girls (the target audience) who
stereotypically will have a short attention span.
These features are included in hope to keep them
interested. The advertising of this on the front
aims to convince them to buy.
Like most pop music magazines, the colour
scheme of this is very consistent just like the
consistent beat of pop music. This specific
magazine mainly features pink which is associated
with the target audience and aims to make people
happy and excited just like pop music. Pink is also
a colour associated with calm which this magazine
is trying to portray by saying the read will be
relaxed and chilled out.
Barcode and pricing.
White background is associated with
perfection and purity, essentially saying
that the pop music genre represents
this, along with the magazine itself.
Once again, the use of the colour pink aims to represent the pop music genre as this
type of music is strongly associated with love which the colour pink demonstrates.

8. Once again, a consistent and vibrant colour scheme
associating to the style of music. The pink links
again to the target audience which is young
teenage girls.
The page numbers are paired with what’s on the
page to make easy navigation to suit the reader’s
interests.
Fashion advice and information on fashion in
general which is included for the purpose of
interesting the target audience, being young
teenage girls who are stereotypically intrigued by
fashion. Images of what is to come which once again aims
to interest the reader. The fact the image is of a
well known pop band will also please the target
audience.
Once again, a white background represents the
purity of the magazine, trying to indicate how the
articles in this read are unique and perfect.
The abbreviation of the word magazine represents
a sort of slang tone almost like language that a
teenager would use. This applies well to the target
audience as they may feel they can relate to the
language used. Also the font is very informal and
messy, again, could be related to the personality
and attitude of a teenager.
This heading clearly represents the target audience
is probably girls only.
Interactive features shown to keep reader occupied
if bored. For the target audience, which is young
teenage girls, this is a good feature as
stereotypically people at those ages have short
attention spans.
Page number.
Structure is not very neat and has almost a messy
feel to it with the rotated magazine in the top left
and font at the top. This could interest the target
audience as they may be able to relate to the
layout as stereotypically, this age group is rather
messy.

9. Once again, a well known pop artist on
the double page spread which will
intrigue and excite pop fans. She is
wearing fashionable clothes which will
interest the target audience, young
teenage girls.
The colour scheme on this double page
is once again consistent and vibrant.
This represents the excitement and
continuity of the pop music genre. Also,
the glamorous pink and purple contrast
will appeal greatly to a young teenage
girls target audience as this is the most
likely age group that enjoy these
colours.
A quote of what’s to come in the article.
Used to tease readers into continuing
the read.
White background once again gives the idea of
purity and perfection. Trying to represent the
uniqueness of the article and how it is a one of a
kind read.
An image used to try and convince the reader into
continuing to read the article on this pop sensation.
The image will intrigue fans and make them want
to understand what it’s about.
Like all double page spreads, the page
crosses the binding.
Page number.
The font is bright pink which contrasts
nicely with the white background to
represent a pure and unique effect.
Also, the colours can be associated
easily with the target audience.
‘Celeb Secrets’ will interest the target
audience as young teenage girls are
the most likely age to be intrigued by
secrets. This will interest them
specifically as well, as it has relation to
a pop star who is probably a role
model to them.

10. Smash! Hits – Pop Genre Music Magazine

11. The masthead is the brightest, boldest and
most vibrant feature of the magazine.
Therefore, the producers are trying to make
people draw attention to it. The name ‘Smash!
Hits’ also reinforces the fact this is a music
magazine.
Once again, the front cover features a very
well known pop artist which will attract and
intrigue fans of the pop genre.
The constant colour scheme on this front cover
again replicates the genre of music it is
representing. Also, the excessive use of pink
attracts the target audience which is young
teenage girls.
Barcode and pricing.
There is loads of information packed onto one
page which is a common feature of pop music
magazines.
This specific magazine features much brighter
colours than some others. The bright yellow
background contrasted with the pink text
makes for a very vibrant front cover. This aims
to excite consumers and intrigue them into
reading about the pop music genre.
Free items and a chance to win something may
interest people and convince them to buy the
magazine. Also, the posters are of very well
known pop artists which also contributes to
the association with pop and will most
definitely interest fans of that genre.
Some teasers of what’s to come in the rest of
the magazine. This aims to interest the
consumer and excite pop fans as the stories
are linked with the genre.
The word secret makes it seem like this is the only place to
find out about this specific pop story. This prospect should
excite pop fans and tempt consumers into purchasing the
magazine.
Banner which promotes what
is inside the magazine.
Slogan of the producer.

12. The repetition and constant use of the
masthead represents how the brand are trying
to promote their magazine as unique and
different.
The page numbers are paired with what’s on the
page to make easy navigation to suit the reader’s
interests.
Images of famous pop artists further represent
the genre of this magazine and aims to
convince and entice pop fans to purchase it.
The layout of this contents page is almost
somewhat a replica of a young teenage girls
diary (paperclips, torn paper), who as we
know, is the target audience of pop music
magazines. Therefore, the layout of this may
feel relatable to them and encourage them to
purchase or continue reading this magazine.
The colour scheme in this contents page is not
too consistent, yet still, it includes bright
vibrant colours commonly associated with
happiness which the pop genre aims to
promote.
The fonts included on the page also somewhat
link with the target audience. The non formal
and almost pen drawn font could be relatable
to young teenage girls and once again
replicates the feel of a diary.
‘Everybody’s talking about’ – The emphasis on the
word everybody makes people, especially pop fans, feel
left out if they do not know about the news. This aims
to convince people to either continue reading or
purchase the magazine. Sounds like gossip which will
appeal to the target audience, young teenage girls, as
stereotypically gossip is enjoyed by them.

13. Just like all other double page spreads, a well
known pop artist is featured which excites and
intrigues pop fans.
Masthead repeated in the top corner to
remind people of the producer. Also states this
is an interview page. The contrast of the
masthead and this gives the impression the
interview is exclusive to this magazine which
will interest people.
A quote regarding the artist and a
bit of what's to come during the
read. This will excite pop fans
and readers as they will want to
continue the read so the quote
can gain some meaning and
purpose.
The colour scheme on this double page
spread is less consistent than others,
yet it still consists of very bright colours
which can be associated with happiness
and positivity which is what the pop
genre aims to promote.
A chance to win something will excite
most readers and give them a purpose
for continuing the read.
An image with relation to what is
included inside the interview. This will
motivate most pop fans to see why the
image is on there and what it’s purpose
and background story is.
Like all double page spreads, the page
crosses the binding.
The blue colour is very peaceful and calm and
aims to relax the reader. Just like the pop
genre aims for. This colour mixed with the pink
creates a relaxing yet happy vibe.
Modern fashion and jewellery will excite the
target audience, as stereotypically, young
teenage girls are interested in different types
of fashion.