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1. Music magazine codes
and conventions
Magazine covers

2. Masthead
The masthead is always at the top which is evident in this magazine.
It is always the largest text.
It is a unique font different to every other font in the magazine.
It is usually a different colour than the rest of the text.

3. Main coverline
Always relates to the cover image which is shown on this front cover
It is always the biggest coverline and is the biggest text other than the masthead.
Can usually be a quote that relates to the article or cover image.

4. Skyline
Always at the very top of the magazine above the masthead.
Can contain a coverline or a positioning statement.
Can relate to the cover image or an article.

5. Buzz word
Gives the reader an incentive to buy the magazine.
Can relate to a gift that will attract the reader and to get their attention.
Usually inside a puff and near the masthead.

6. Coverlines
Give an insight into magazine articles.
Never cover the face of the coverstar.
Names of people are usually bigger.
Quotes are commonly used.

7. Barcode & Price
The barcode is usually located at the bottom of the front cover and the price is
usually next to it.
They are usually quite small and don’t draw the attention away from the main image
and cover lines.

8. Main image
Main image is usually direct address to make the person look like they are looking at
the reader.
This will engage the audience as the image seems to be looking at them which will
make them want to buy the magazine.
The image can also contribute the mise en scene of the magazineand gives the reader
an idea of the genre of music

9. Positioning statement
The positioning statement positions the magazine within the marketplace and is
aimed at persuading the customer to buy it.

10. Puff
A puff contains an incentive that is aimed at persuading the audience to buy the
magazine by engaging them and giving them something to attract them to buy it.

11. Direct address
The main cover image will always be in direct address. This means that they will be
looking straight at the audience making eye contact making it feel as though they are
looking at them.

12. Incentive
There is usually an incentive that will attract the audience to buy the magazine. They
are usually located inside a puff and mostly contain buzz words.

13. Issue information
There is always information about the magazine issue like the date it was published
and the price.

14. Colour scheme
The colour scheme is kept the same throughout the magazine and is present on the
front cover. There are usually only a few colours and it is mostly a simple design.

15. Mise en scene
There is always relevant mise en scene for example the clothing, lighting, hair, props
and setting will all match the genre of music.