2. The Facts
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The magazine is published monthly,
and the issue, right, is the 153rd
issue.
The magazine has been running
since 1999 who shows the success
of the magazine.
ABC Figure – 15,005 per month. Despite
the fact that is a long running magazine
which makes this figure surprising. The
magazine struggles against it’s
competitors such as Q and Kerrang.
Launched by Editions Freeway and
Rock Sound was bought out by the
director, Patrick Napier, in 2004.
3. Textual The magazine has a house style, which contains a medium
shot of the featured artists, mast heads, sky lines, sell lines
Analysis and puffs. The front cover follows a conventional style,
vibrant colouring that is eye catching an appealing to it‟s
target audience.
The MAST HEAD is usually the name of the magazine. In this case, the
font is bold and is black against a bright background. This style is
continuous and recognisable to regular readers and the image is placed
over the top, to signify the name is of little importance and content is
more powerful and overwhelming.
The SELL LINE grasps the reader‟s attention to the content of the
magazine. The large size entices the reader to want to read the article into
the „knowhow and gossip‟, also based upon the „catchline‟ underneath. In
this case “confess their sins”.
The bright green text connotes that the band are fresh, young,
cheerful and vibrant, which contrasts well with the dark, mellow
tones of the band‟s costumes, along with the cold, lifeless
background.
4. Textual
Analysis The SKY LINE acts as a promotional sell line, which is what makes it different
and better than any other of its competitors. The sky line jumps off the page at
first glance. The green colour is used to emphasise the content in the
magazine.
The IMAGE includes a medium shot of the featured band, using
a low angle to emphasise the band‟s presence and effectively
catches the reader‟s eye. They are positioned in a pyramid
structure to highlight the status roles and positions within the
band. Lighting has also been effectively used to increase the
band‟s appeal.
The PUFF are what are featured at the bottom of the magazine. In this case,
there are images of the bands featured, which intentionally may target a niche
audience who favour their music , which should effectively persuade readers
to purchase the magazine.
The list of featured bands follow a house style, used in every issue of the magazine. It also
informs readers of the content which may intrigue or interest individuals.
The man with his middle finger up represents the magazine as being „antiestablishment‟ and
being rebellious, which follows the stereotype of the genre of music.
