The magazine NME targets an alternative audience interested in music. Its masthead uses a bold sans serif font in red with a black and white border, conveying a rebellious image. The title as an acronym for "New Musical Express" suggests an edgy attitude. Major music festivals advertised on the cover like Reading and Leeds appeal to hedonistic music fans while maintaining broad popularity. The cover story features the band Arctic Monkeys, focusing on the lead singer to encourage sales. Overall the magazine aims to attract dedicated music fans with its clear contents page and laidback double page feature on new music.