Contents page Analysis.

1. Music Magazine Analysis
The white font contrasts
with the black
background making it
stand out and clearer for
the reader.
Black
Background:
Adds a mysterious
theme to the page. The
colour also connotes
elegance, possibly
suggesting the woman
in the image is elegant
or that the magazine
itself carries this
theme.
Fancy Dress:
The woman in the
photograph is dressed
in what looks like an
outfit you might
expect at a music
festival. They may
have included this to
make festivals of this
kind appear more
attractive and to
persuade more
individuals to attend.

2. Music Magazine Analysis Stylistic:
The words ‘Contents’ is
laid out stylistically
which is recognisable
throughout the magazine.
Fashionable:
Kanye is clothed in
fashionable, most likely
designer clothing that
anchors the fact that
the magazine is not
solely about music, but
also style.
Greyscale and
Colour: The
overpowering greyscale
colour scheme on this page
contrasts with the only
other colour on this page:
Red. This instantly draws
the readers attention to the
picture and is a good
technique for ‘equalising’
the readers attention. Simple Layout:
The simple layout used
allows the reader to
navigate easily through
the page and makes it a
less strenuous task.

3. Music Magazine AnalysisCasual:
The lead singer of
the foo fighters is
holding his guitar
casually whilst
walking. This
suggests he’s
comfortable with
and is no stranger to
using a guitar.
Page Numbers:
The page numbers are
displayed clearly and
stylistically. The reader
can instantly notice the
page number because
of this, allowing easy
use of the magazine.
Consistent Colour
Scheme:
The red, white, black and
grey colour scheme runs
through the page and
remains consistent.
‘Sneak Peak’:
Includes snapshots of
pages of from the
magazine in the hope
that the reader becomes
intrigued and turns to the
included page.Threatening:
However, the angry
expression on his face and
the exposed tattoos on his
arms suggest he may be
portraying a ‘tough’ look
and may be using the
guitar as a weapon.

4. Music Magazine Analysis
Consistent colour
scheme:
The Black, Red and White
colour scheme runs
through the page
consistently and appears
stylish to the eye.
Stylistic
Headers:
This way of adding
headers is unique,
stylistic and appealing
to the eye. It adds an
element of originality
to the page.
Exclusivity:
Promotes the fact that
you wont find a better
gig guide anywhere
else which makes the
magazine exclusive
and more appealing to
the reader.
Furthermore:
The out of proportion
layout also adds to the
stylish look of the page. This
will most likely continue
throughout the magazine
and represents the element
of style and ‘trendyness’ in
the magazine itself.

5. Music Magazine Analysis
Recognisable
Artist - 50 Cent:
When Readers see the
image of 50 cent a large
portion of the Hip –
Hop/Rap genre will be
interested to see an
article about 50 Cent or
other artists that
operate within the
genre such as those
displayed on the right
hand side of the page.
Familiar Artists:
A vast selection of artists
are displayed. The
average reader is bound
to know of some of these
artists and would therefor
be drawn in.
Interesting:
Readers will be inquisitive as
to who this is, and will
hopefully be ‘hooked’ into
reading the article.
Style:
The ‘Gangster’ look
50cent is sporting
gives us a good idea
of what we might
expect further on
into the magazine.
This also
immediately reflects
on the magazine
itself as a source of
fashion readers can
access.