The magazine cover uses bold colors and fonts to attract its target audience. It features a medium shot of Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner, representing the magazine's rock/indie style. Bold red lettering is used consistently throughout the cover. The lighting highlights Turner's face and contrasts with his black shirt and vinyl record. Cover lines use different fonts and colors to create dimension. A maximum of four colors are used to relate to the central image and maintain the magazine's house style. The layout follows the Gutenberg design principle of filling space to appear full without overcrowding.