The magazine cover uses bold colors and fonts to attract attention. The skyline features famous artists' names in white that stand out against the black background. The masthead is the largest red font that connotes awareness in a demanding tone. The main sell line below uses a specialized font and teases an exclusive opportunity to see the featured band of the issue. Overall the cover employs attention-grabbing design elements to appeal to its target audience of 16-24 year old females interested in new artists, concerts, and gossip.

1. Skyline
The skyline is positioned at the top of the page
therefore one of the initial features that is seen.
It includes famous artists that will draw in the
readers attention and the broad selection will
help to appeal to individual people. The artists
font is bold, capitalized and white, contrasting
from the black background and standing out.
The brief summary is in yellow which is less bold
suggesting it is the artists name alone that sells
the story.
Masthead
The font of the masthead is red which connotes
awareness in a demanding tone, making the
audience stop and look. The font is the biggest
on the cover, simple and capitalized. This gives
it a more formal approach suggesting the target
audience is of an older age range such as 16 –
25 year olds. The capital letters symbolize the
excessive volume of rock music. The masthead
is partially hidden by the artists head suggesting
the magazine relies on the fame of the artist to
attract the audience. Around the edges of the
font, it is slightly scratched and faded to show
the edginess of rock. It gives this impress in a
subtle way so that it doesn't’t cross the
borderline of becoming a heavy metal rock
magazine.
Selling Line/Slogan
The selling line attracts the audience as it
makes them believe they are getting an
exclusive insight to the latest gossip. The word
“new” suggests the magazine is up to date and
in trend with the developing generation.
Similarly, the word “first” makes the readers
feel they are part of a special minority thus
giving them their own identity.
Puff
The puff is in the bottom right third of the magazine. The red text shape box makes it stand out from the
background and gives the information its own place for purpose. It links with the red title and is the
brightest color on the page which triggers the audiences attention to it. The target audiences hobbies
include going to gigs and concerts therefore will want the opportunity to win free tickets especially if they
have student lifestyles with low incomes.
Additional features/selling point
The magazine comes with “3 massive
posters.” This makes the audience feel like
they are getting their moneys worth. It is
located in the left center third suggesting it
is just as important as the main sell line to
attract the reader. It includes sub-images of
the posters however they are too small to to
see clearly therefore the reader would have
to buy the magazine to find out more. It is
the only text on the screen that is
underlined suggesting it is an exclusive
opportunity for the reader.
Cover-lines
One of the cover lines includes a list of all
the artists that feature in the magazine.
There are 14 artists therefore the audience
will like at least one of them. It also
suggest the magazine is diverse and widely
spectated suggesting they have the
information on everything that is going on.
It switches from blue to white font
showing to separate each artist and show
they have their own importance.

2. Main Sell line
Main sell line is below the mast head and
stretches over the top of the dominant image.
The font is specialized and individual to the page
making it stand out. It has an enigma code; “the
only band you need to see this summer” which
makes the reader question what is so good
about this band. It also suggests there is an
opportunity for a festival or gig which is one of
their main hobbies.
Cover-Lines
Each cover line has its own color scheme
that links in with the main theme. For
example, one is yellow, one is white and
one is blue. This makes the stories stand out
from each other instead of just a long list of
writing that the reader gets lost in. The
stories differ in significance depending on
their location and color. For example the
conventionally the reader reads from top to
bottom so the most important cover lines
are closer to the top thirds and have a
bolder font to stand out more. One of the
cover lines includes a pull quote from an
artist suggesting the magazine has an insight
on exclusive information with direct
evidence. The cover lines have small sub-
heads to give away a little but not a lot.
Dominant Image
The dominant image of the magazine is
the band “The Gaslight Anthem.” In the
foreground of the image is the main
singer/artist. He is the most well-known in
the group therefore will draw the most
attention. The medium shot of the main
singer fills the entire center thirds and his
eye line is in the central upper third.
Conventionally this is one of the first
places that you look therefore a direct eye
line and shot makes the reader feel they
interacting personally with the band. The
other members of the band are in the
background yet still part of the dominant
image. They are all looking directly at the
camera and at the reader. Hey key
professional studio lighting has been used
so that they stand out from the black
backdrop. Their practical facial expressions
suggest they are passionate about the
music alone which is what their main
concern is. Their clothing includes plain
tees, layered jackets and beanie hats that
are are toned dark colors. The members
have tattoos, messy hair and unshaven
faces demonstrating that the rock genre is
edgy and realistic; they don’t dress up for
the cameras.
Sub-dominant
images
The images have
borders/outlines so
that they stand out
as being individual
images and belong
to their own
article.
General Information
The price of the magazine, issue
number and dateline are essential
information that should be
included on the cover. It also has
the website address which means
the magazine is accessible to an
even wider target audience on the
social media platforms.
Overall color scheme
The overall color scheme of the cover is black, red,
yellow and blue. This gives a serious tone and
demanding tone that grabs attention. The magazine
is aimed mainly towards females because of the
language and stories presented however males
would be in the secondary audience. The text is also
more feminine as it is curved and less aggressive.
Target audience
16-24 year olds. Mainly
female. Young bands and
artists attract attention.
Events for young people such
as gigs and social media
opportunities.