The document analyzes the visual styles of magazine covers for different music genres. Pop music magazine covers typically feature pink, purple and white colors and prominently display well-known artists casually dressed. Indie music covers use red and white and show artists in casual clothing. Rock music covers have dark, dull colors and show artists in gothic, dark attire. The author concludes they will design a pop music magazine cover based on their preference for the bright colors and topics typically featured in pop magazines.

1. Genre Research

2. Pop Music
The colours throughout these front covers are mainly pinks,
purple and white.
The characters on the magazine front cover are usually well
known artists/bands which helps to attract the target
audience.
Their attire is usually casual and not to formal.
Props are also used in order link with the artist/bands.

3. Indie Music
The colours used are mainly white and red showing that the
audience have true passion for music.
All of the artists are dressed in what looks like casual clothing
making in clear to the audience who is on the cover of the
magazine and what will be in the magazine linked to the artists
on the front.
Props don't seem to be in the covers of these magazines.
The artists fill the majority of the cover showing their
importance.

4. Rock Music
The colours are mainly, dull, dark colours such as black.
The artists are wearing dark, gothic colours showing the
audience their personalities.
Prop use is linked to the genre of music, such as an electric
guitar megaphone or baseball bat.
The artists seem to be positioned in very casual positions
showing that the music is not formal.

5. Conclusion
By looking at these three genres of magazine I have came
to the conclusion that I will be producing a pop
magazine, I have chosen this as I have more interest in
pop music more than rock or indie music.
I have chosen this as I like the colours and the topics
of a pop magazine so will enjoy making a pop magazine.
The aspects of a pop magazine that I will be using are
the vibrant pink and purple colours and the way that the
artists are posing.