The document discusses the student's exploration into creating their own music magazine. They began by researching different music magazine genres like rock, pop, and hip hop. They were initially drawn to rock magazines but felt they lacked knowledge of the genre. They also considered hip hop/R&B magazines but ultimately decided pop magazines best fit their interests and personality as the magazines had vibrant, colorful styles that attracted teenage female audiences similar to themselves.

1. Introduction To Main
Task
Exploration into the music magazine
industry.

4. The Exploration Of Genre.
When I was set the task of creating my own magazine, I
was excited as it was a collection of my interests; music
and media. I already have an interest in different genres of
music as I enjoy hearing different styles and finding out
music my friends listen to. Therefore, when I had to decide
on a genre to focus my magazine on I thought it would be
difficult and I have such a diverse music taste.

5. Music Magazine Research.
I began to research into the different types of music magazines such as rock, pop, RnB
/Hip Hop, Indie and classical and the different conventions and style they had. I became
aware of how different each of the genres are represented. For example, 'Classical
music' magazine goes for a simplistic layout to highlight the sophistication of the genre
and the target audience. Compared to the vibrant, bubbly and colourful look of pop
magazines as their target audience is much younger.
At first, I was lured in by Rock magazines such as 'Kerrang' as I had not had experience
into listening to rock music or reading about this genre. I was inspired by the different
style and artists which featured on the front cover due to their unusual and unique look. I
also began to image creating my own rock magazine as I had an idea on a band I could
have put together to feature on the front cover, as due to my research I was aware bands
often feature as the main artists on the front cover. However, I was put off by my lack of
knowledge of the genre compared to my knowledge of others such as Hip Hop and Pop.

6. Hip Hop Vs Pop.
I then began to think of my favourite genres of music, my favourite
artists being Chris Brown and Trey Songz, I thought of creating a
magazine such as 'XXL' or 'Vibe' as I had a high understanding and
interest in this genre.
However, when comparing these to 'Top Of The Pops' and 'We Love
Pop' I was not as interested, I was taken by the colours and high
energy fun presented to me from pop magazines and lured into finding
out more. I found myself being able to relate to these magazines due to
common share in interests. Also, as it is aimed at a female teenage
audience I think this played a part in my attraction to the magazine
also, highlighting how the magazines pay close attention to their
audience and are good at luring them in in the correct way.

7. Final Decision.
Therefore, from this I came to the decision that
my chosen genre of music would be pop as I
was excited to create such a vibrant and high
energy magazine, as I believe the brand
identity of the magazine reflects my personality
well, allowing me to have a better
understanding of how to present my magazine.