The document compares the writing styles of different publications - Kerrang magazine, The Independent newspaper, and two articles about The Weeknd's new album. Kerrang uses an informal style with emojis and first-person writing to inform rock fans about music. The Independent uses a formal style to educate music fans on various genres. The first article on The Weeknd's album praises the album in informal slang, while the second provides a brief positive review of the album's reception and chart performance in a formal third-person tone.

1. Comparing the Different Styles of
Writing
Jordan Robson

2. Kerrang
Kerrang are a online rock magazine (e-
publication) targeting fans who like rock music
and they write in an informal way and I can tell
from the language they use as well as images
and other things for example their cover is
covered in emojis.
It is aimed at fans of rock music because that is
mostly what they report and it is also aimed at
people who prefer an informal text in
comparison to a formal text. This text is
written in the first person and it is to inform
rock fans of upcoming song, bands, music
videos, ect coming through. For example the
article I chose is informing people about Arcane
Roots new music video. Article from: http://www.kerrang.com/47136/arcane-roots-debut-stunning-new-
video/

3. Independent
The Independent are a lot different to Kerrang
in the way they write. Kerrang is written in an
informal compared to the formal style of The
Independent. I can tell again from the writing
that this is a formal text.
It is aimed at music fans as they don’t stick to
one particular genre and at people who prefer
to read a formal text over an informal text. This
text is written in first person and it is used to
educate people again on the different things
going on in music. It also highlights over areas
and has stories about them.
Article from: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-
entertainment/music/reviews/drake-gig-review-o2-arena-dates-
how-to-get-tickets-london-new-album-a7554976.html

4. THE WEEKND – BEAUTY
BEHIND THE MADNESS
So today The Weeknd
dropped his new album and its
safe to say everybody is hyped
for it.
This is the follow up to his
2013 album ‘Kiss Land’ which
was a flop so his comeback
needed to bang and The
Weeknd has stepped his game
and he has because this album is sick.
‘The Hills’ has gone straight to
number one in the charts and with
rumors of Eminem wanting to spit a
remix to this song has fans of The
Weeknd and Eminem hyped.
Hit songs on the album include; Often,
Dark Times ft. Ed Sheeran and
Shamless all featuring on the charts.
Speaking to the Weekend directly, its
safe to say you’ve smashed it boss
man.
So pick up your Walkman, but on your
Beats and get listening to this lit
album blud.

5. The Weeknd – Beauty Behind The
Madness
R&B star The Weeknd released his new 14
song album ‘Beauty Behind The Madness’
and it has received positive public
reception. A few of songs already feature
on the charts such as The Hills and Can’t
Feel My Face with over 250,000 streams in
24 hours.
Rumours are also circulating the hit rapper
Eminem , who has faded away from the
spotlight, wants to remix The Weeknd’s hit
song which has got fans of both artists
very excited.
The Weeknd’s success only continues to
blossom and he has a very fruitful career
ahead of him.