The document analyzes the design elements of a music magazine cover and contents pages. Some key points: 1) Bold fonts, headlines, and photos are used throughout to attract readers' attention and advertise the main stories. 2) Consistent use of colors like red, black, and white maintain the magazine's stylistic brand identity. 3) Photos provide insights into artists featured in articles to engage readers. 4) The contents pages use a clear layout and subheadings to make specific sections easy to find.

1. Music Magazine Analysis

2. A banner is used at the top to attract the
reader by saying it’s the “essential music
guide”.
There is a big, bold title is
to capture the attention
of readers.
The white background
makes all colours stand
out more.
A long shot is used of the band
that the main article is about.
This gives the reader more of
an insight as to who they are
reading about.
The band name is bold and in a bright colour to attract
the reader to what band the main article is about. This is
the main headline of the magazine so needs to be bright
and bold to attract the reader.
A standfirst is used after the headline to give more of an insight
as to what the story is containing. It uses three significant
words with a lot of meaning can be emphasized. This attracts
the audience because little although information is given but
people want to know why there has been ‘four months of
fear, tantrums and nudity’.
A banner is used at the
Other bold titles are down the
bottom of the magazine
side of the magazine cover to
to advertise what else is
advertise other stories that are
included inside.
inside, to attract the reader.

3. Typography – Bold, plain fonts are used so that it it is easy to read
and the bold attracts the reader to the magazine because it makes
the font easier to see. The font style creates an impression that the
larger the font, the bigger deal the coverline is. For example, Coldplay
is in big, bold writing, also in a different colour to the other parts of
the magazine. This indicates that this headline is the most exclusive
part of the magazine and the main part.
Layout – The cover is quite cluttered because a there is a lot going
on. The key things have been placed on the root of the eye to make it
more attractive to the audience.
Language – The language is quite aggressive. For example “Made in
hell” is emphasized in block, bold black writing with an exclamation
mark which emphasizes this further.
Colour – The colours used are red, white, yellow and black. These
stand out from eachother so make the magazine look bright and
attractive. This is the house style of the magazine and is kept
constant throughout. The colours contrast each other which make
them stand out even more. The colour is maintained throughout
which makes the magazine consistent. This connotes the style of
magazine as rock.
Camerawork – A long shot is used to show off the band that the main
article is about in the magazine.
Mise-en-scene – The band are wearing smart/casual clothing which is
also quite dark. This signifies the genre of music they perform.
Mode of address – The mode of address is informal and quite
aggressive. This fits the style of the magazine as rock. Due to the
colours contrasting with each other, it makes everything stand out
which adds to the element of the magazine being informal. Also the
font is all in capitals and bold, which helps to make the magazine
seem aggressive to the reader because it stands out very effectively.

4. The logo is maintained from the
front cover to the contents, this
keeps the theme running
throughout the magazine.
A long shot is used of the main band, this
shows off what the main article is about.
The main features of the magazine
are written first in the list, which are The layout of the contents
generally the main things people page is under three different
would want to read in the magazine.
categories. This makes it
easier for the reader to find
This is the main article in the what they are looking for if
magazine so is bigger and on it is something specific. It
top of the photo because it is
the article about the band in
also makes the magazine
the photo. look neat and uncluttered.
The review section appeals to readers
who want to know what other people
think of certain music topics. It is
advertised well by the heading “The
world’s biggest and best music guide”.
This attracts readers because they will
be expecting correct information.
The final section on the left hand Next in the list is a special
column is details on what is section. This advertises a big
included in every issue of this section on one band. This
particular magazine. This appeals would appeal to people of want
to subscribers or people who are to read about that particular
interested in winning prizes. band.

5. Typography – Plain, easy to read font is used so that the
reader can find what they are looking for in the
magazine quickly. The font is maintained from the front
cover to the contents, but the captions aren’t in capital
letters or as bold as the rest of the font.
Layout – The layout is ordered, subheadings are used to
make it even easier to navigate to specific pages.
Language – The language is quite laid back, this is in
comparison to the front cover where it is all bold and
aggressive to attract the reader.
Colour – The house style and colour theme is
maintained from the front cover to the contents
page, this shows professionalism of the magazine.
Camerawork – Two long shot photos are used. One of
the band the main article is about, this gives the reader
more of an idea who they are reading about. The other
photo is of the man that writes the reviews. This gives
the reader more of an insight of who is writing them.
Mise-en-scene – In the photo of the band, they are
wearing quite casual/smart clothing, this signifies the
genre of music they create.
Mode of address – The magazine speaks informally to
the audience, but keeps it professional and easy to read.

6. A big title to show
who the article is
The big, bold ‘C’ brings the
about. This is easy for
colour to the page. It is the
the reader to see.
same colour as the logo of the
magazine. This keeps it looking
professional.
A large long shot is used
so that it is clear who the
article is about if readers
are quickly flicking
through the magazine.
A long shot is taken out of one of
her videos. This makes it clear to
The title of the A speech bubble of a the reader what the article is
magazine is snippet of what Cheryl about before they actually have to
maintained Cole has said in the read it.
throughout, small at interview is placed at
the bottom of each the bottom of the A caption is used under
page. This keeps it page, this makes the photo to explain the
looking professional. readers want to read photo to the reader.
more into what the
interview was about.

7. Typography – The font is small, but easy to read.
It is small so the article can be fitted onto one
page, instead of it having to run through lots of
pages in the magazine. The large bold, and in red
capital ‘C’ adds detail to the page so it doesn’t
look too bland.
Layout – The layout is ordered and easy to follow.
Language – The language is quite formal as it is an
interview, but still kept easy to read in the
magazine.
Colour – The colours are very plain, although
colour schemes are kept throughout the
magazine. The capital ‘C’ in red adds colour to the
page and colour scheme. It also maintains the
house style by adding in the red, so it therefore
runs through the magazine.
Camerawork – Long shots are used of the artist
that the interview is about. This gives the reader
more of an insight as to who they are reading
about.
Mise-en-scene – The clothes worn are typical
clothes that the artist would wear in her music
videos. This advertises them to the reader. This
connotes the style of music she performs.
Mode of address – The mode of address is very
formal in an interview type way.

8. The banner at the top
advertises new tunes that
would attract readers.
The title is big, bold and
colourful. This is so the
reader can easily see what
they are looking for.
The close-up is used of the artist that
the main article is about, this gives
the reader more of an insight as to
who they are reading about.
A byline is used to advertise to
the audience who the main
story is about.
The name of the artist is the
headline whom the main story
is about. It big and bold on the
cover to advertise the magazine
to readers that want to read
stories about her.
The banner at the bottom is bold to
advertise what other articles are
In large, bold writing is a caption with a included in the magazine. It is written in
snippet of speech from the interview a list so this attracts the reader so it
with the main artist used in the looks like there is more included than
magazine. there actually is.

9. Typography – The font used is very bold so that it catches the
eye of the reader. It is also a simple font and in capital letters
so that it is very easy to read. The font for the main headline
has a black background, so this contrasts from the white
writing making it stand out even further.
Layout – The layout is quite cluttered but not in an
unreadable way. It is still easy to read, just gives the
magazine a different look from those who are ordered. It
makes it fit in with the genre of music the magazine is
created for.
Language – Friendly language is used, this could attract the
reader because it seems a friendly, easy to read magazine.
Colour – The title is very bold and bright with an outline. This
makes it appeal to readers because it looks very catchy. The
colour scheme is black, white and red. These are contrasting
bold colours so they are easy to read and don’t blend in with
each other. This creates the house style of the magazine.
Camerawork – The shot is a medium close-up of who the
main article is about in the magazine. This gives more of an
insight to the reader as to who the article is about.
Mise-en-scene – Lily Allen is wearing quite dark makeup
around the eyes and pale on the face. She also has dark hair
and is wearing a checked shirt. This is stereotypical and
signifies the genre of the music the magazine advertises.
Mode of address – The magazine has a friendly tone, this
talks to the audience in a nice manner so they are more likely
to read it, it is also welcoming to the magazine.

10. The title is maintained throughout the
magazine, this shows professionalism
The layout is very
(House style). ordered so it is easy
A long shot is used of the band to find what the
the main article is about to give audience is looking
more of an insight as to who the
audience is reading about. for within the
magazine.
The different sections of the
magazine are under headings. This
makes it easier for the reader to
access what they specifically want
to read, rather that having to go
through the whole magazine to
find it.
The headline of the magazine is placed in
the centre of the contents page with a
photo and text underneath with part of
the story. This attracts the audience to
read the rest of the story because the
small snippet is aimed to draw them in.
A big bold arrow is
advertising people to turn
onto the next page and
read more.
A chart list is also included in the contents An advertisement for
page. This grabs peoples attention and subscription is in a large
advertises the magazine well to people that box to try and get regular
like to know what’s going on in the charts. readers to subscribe.

11. Typography – The font used is plain and easy to read. It is the
same font as used on the front cover so the house style is
maintained throughout. This keeps the magazine looking
professional which would attract readers.
Layout – The layout is very ordered. The subheadings make it
very easy to know where to look when searching for a specific
part of the magazine.
Language – The language is quite inviting, this advertises the
magazine to the audience because they then feel welcome
reading it.
Colour – The colour theme is still kept quite plain and simple
on the contents page. It is not overpowering. The colour
theme is the same as on the front page which also keeps the
house style maintained. The red connotes boldness so it
stands out from the black and white of the magazine. The
yellow on the subscribe section is very bold and eye catching
so attention from the audience is drawn to it for people to
spend more money on the magazine and get it monthly.
Camerawork – A long shot photo is used to give the audience
more of an insight of who they will be reading about in the
article included in the magazine.
Mise-en-scene – In the photo is the band playing a gig with all
their instruments which shows the type of music they play.
This signifies the genre of music the magazine is created for.
Mode of address – The magazine is informal but is kept easy
to navigate from place to place when needed. Although it is
informal it is inviting to read.

12. This also acts as a standfirst
A big bold, speech is used to show the
as after reading this, the
audience part of the interview so it
audience will know what the
makes them want to read it more.
story is containing. A large, medium close-up is
used of the artist the interview
is about. This shows the
audience who they will be
reading about.
The magazine title is
maintained on the bottom of
The name of the artist the pages throughout the
article is about is in larger font magazine, this shows
The text from the also in red. This attracts the professionalism.
interview is in columns so audience to this specific part of
it is easy for the reader to text so they know who it is
follow. about and are more likely to
read it.

13. Typography – The title font is bold and in capitals, with a
contrasted outline to make it stand out more. The actual
story is in simple, easy to read font. This makes it more likely
for the audience to read the story.
Layout – The layout is ordered so the audience aren’t
confused whilst reading. The caption at the top is the largest
part of the double page spread, which is quite unordered.
However, this signifies the type of genre the magazine is
created for.
Language – The language is in an interview type way. It is
quite casual language. This makes it an easy read to the
audience.
Colour – The colour scheme is quite plain apart from the shirt
that Lily Allen is wearing is red so brings colour to the page.
The colour scheme is also kept the same from the front cover
of black, white and red. This maintains the house style. The
red is created from Lily Allen’s shirt, and the way she is
dressed signifies the genre of the magazine to the audience.
Camerawork – The photo is a medium close-up which takes
up the whole page. This brings more of an idea for the
audience as to who they are reading about.
Mise-en-scene - The eye makeup is dark and the hair is dark
and messy. The clothing being worn is a red and black
checked shirt. This is stereotypical of the genre of the
magazine.
Mode of address – The mode of address to the audience is
quite informal because the magazine is aimed at teenagers
so they would prefer the mode of address to be informal.
This is so they are more likely to read it as it will be more
relaxing and easy.

14. The banner at the top advertises festivals
and something to take out the
magazine, like an extra.
The title looks quite broken
to give it a more rocky look.
Speech is used which acts as a caption advertising that Greenday
was the “best show out there”. This attracts the reader to read
about it so find out what happened and possibly make them wan
to see the show themselves. Therefore, this also is used as an
advertisement to for Greenday. This is also a pull quote out of
the main article.
“Greenday” is written in big bold writing
because it is the main headline in the
magazine. It attracts readers that want to
read about Greenday’s US tour.
A photo of the lead guitarist
in Greenday is use to attract
readers and because he is
included in the main story.
A box outlined in a bright colour to attract the
reader that they could win a competition. This
would make people want to enter the
competition if they are interested in what could
Smaller cover lines are be won.
use at the side of the The “plus” is in bold writing to attract
magazine to advertise the audience to the bottom banner.
what other stories are It makes the readers think that a lot
in the magazine. more is going to be included in the
magazine.

15. Typography – The font is all in capital letters and bold, this
attracts the reader because it is very big and easy to read.
The slashes through the title connote that the genre is rock
because it seems quite edgy.
Layout – The layout is fairly ordered, however, it the items in
the magazine aren’t placed in certain orders, but they aren’t
cluttered and unreadable. It attracts the audience because
of the type of genre of music it is created for.
Language – The language is slang. Such as “WTF”. This
appeals to a teenage audience who use slang words. It also
signifies the genre of music its is created for, who may use
slang words in their music, also swear words.
Colour – The colours used are quite dark and dull colours
which insinuate the genre of the magazine. Although the
title is bright and so are the shapes behind the mini story
titles. This attracts the reader because the titles stand out.
The dark colours connote the genre of music the magazine is
for.
Camerawork – The image is a medium close up of the main
singer in Greenday, this attracts the audience because it
shows them who the main article in the magazine is about.
Mise-en-scene – The guy is wearing lots of eye makeup
which connotes the genre of rock. Also the shirt, tie and
waistcoat are what rock fans would usually wear. Finally the
lead guitarist in Greenday is holding his guitar which is also a
key factor of the genre rock.
Mode of address – The mode of address speaks very
informally to the audience because it is mainly teenagers
that read this type of magazine. It attracts the reader
because it makes it an interesting and easy read for the
target audience of rock fans.

16. The big close-up image is an indication
of what the main article in the
magazine is about.
The title is maintained through to
the contents page which shows
professionalism.
Small close-up photos
are used to advertise the
mini stories on the cover
so people know how to
access them quickly.
Subheadings are
used so it is easier
for the reader to
locate specific areas
in the magazine.
An advertisement is
used to persuade
people to subscribe
to the magazine.
A short letter from the editor is included with a
photo. This gives a more friendly feel to the
magazine, it also shows people who is editing
what’s in the magazine they like reading.

17. Typography – The font is all in capitals and in bold. It is
easy to read but still has as rock feel to it. The text is
also maintained from the front cover onto the
contents, keeping the house style in tact.
Layout – The layout is ordered and everything is under
subheadings so it is easy for the audience to find what
they are looking for.
Language – The language is very laid back, which keeps
the house style from the front cover.
Colour – The colour scheme is kept the same from the
front cover to the contents page, this keeps the
magazine looking professional. The black connotes a
rock genre for the magazine.
Camerawork –– A large medium close-up is used at the
top of the page to give the reader more of an insight
who the main article in the magazine is about.
Mise-en-scene – The band in the photo are wearing
dark, gothic looking clothes, this signifies the theme of
rock.
Mode of address – The magazine speaks to the
audience very informally, this appeals to the teenage
target market. It also makes the magazine more
relaxing to read.

18. The ‘World Exclusive’ sign is to make The title is in the same type of
the audience read the article because font as on the front cover. It is
it will make them think that it is the also part of speech that was
only place to read it. said in the interview to attract
people to reading it. This is
used as a pull quote. This is written as a banner
at the side with a different
background colour so that
it stands out more to
people who want to read
about the new tracks.
The text is what was said in
the interview, started off
with a kicker which is the
big ‘M’ also in a different
colour. This is the signal for
the audience that it is the
beginning of the article. It
is big and bold which
attract the audience to it.
A large medium close up is used
Other smaller medium close-ups are used
of the main singer of MCR whilst
of other members of the band planning
performing at a gig.
their performances at for a gig.

19. Typography – The title speech text is large and in
Rock Music. capitals. This is so it stands out to the audience and
attracts them to what they will be reading.
Layout – The layout is ordered so the readers find it
easy to read the article.
Language – The language is in an interview type
way. The magazine is targeted at teenagers so isn’t
written too formally.
Colour – The colour is very dark as the main colour
is black. Other colours used are red and white.
These stand out very well against the black so the
magazine looks very attractive to the reader. The
dark colour, contrasting with red connotes the rock
genre that the magazine presents.
Camerawork – A large medium close-up is used of
the main singer and smaller medium close-ups are
used of other members of the band. This gives
more of an insight to the reader as to who they are
reading about. Also what type of band they are and
the type of music they produce.
Mise-en-scene – The band members are wearing
dark clothes and have long hair. This is
stereotypical of the genre and signifies that it is
rock.
Mode of address – The mode of address is
informal. This appeals to the target audience of
teenagers. It is written in a friendly manner so is
relaxing to read.