The magazine uses conventions from real music magazines like NME, such as featuring artists on the cover and including articles about new musical talent. However, it also challenges some conventions by using original photography on the cover and not including freebies. The magazine represents social groups like college students and young workers aged 16-25 by using models in that age range and portraying an "indie" style that stands out from other magazines through its unique presentation and variety of rock/indie artists featured.