Analysis of professional music magazine front covers

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The text is in capital letters, this could be to clearly show the audience what the title of the magazine is as it is the most important text on the front cover.

The colour scheme for this magazine I have found varies on each issue however it always maintains brightness and it is very simple set out and the text is always in white.

The magazine frequently includes a list of other artists included in the magazine. This is always written in a basic small white font. In this articleo Ariana GrandeoSzaoJamesu!oSage the GeminioMac MilleroPorter RobinsonoMapaioRichard LinklateroChristopher Makos

LANA DEL REY being in a large font and capitals shows us that the magazine may have a large story on her. It still follows the theme of white text however it has a black shadow to help it stand out on the screen .

NMEThe largest text on this magazine is ‘NME’ which is the title of the magazine. The colour is often white however on other issues the title of the magazine is a different colour as is the colour scheme. The background of this issue is an American flag and the NME is placed on the blue (darkest colour) to help it stand out and it is white because it links it to the colours of the stars on the American flag.

The second largest piece of text is ‘LANA DEL REY’ showing us that she is the main artist in this issue. This text uses a bright blue colour and capital letters to allow it to catch the readers attention and perhaps her fans attention to encourage them to buy it as it has her on the front and eye-catching.

Here the magazine gives an example of how to catch the readers attention with Free posters of the Sex pistols, Nirvana and Bob Marley. This is effective as it will encourage the reader to purchase the magazine.

The magazine also includes a list of other artists included in the magazine. This is effective as it gives the audience a chance to find an artist they are interested in. This may attract a larger audience.

Q MagazineThe logo for Q magazine is very large and is always red and white. The magazine usually keeps the same colour scheme throughout all of its issues which consist of white, red and blue. The white lettering helps the letter Q stand out a lot and allows us to see that it being the largest piece of text must mean its the most important. Allowing us to clearly identify that this is the name of the magazine.

The magazine includes a ‘Motown special’ to help attract an even wider audience. The colours for this are also bright blue to help it stand out from the page.

The second piece of largest text is ‘Paolo Nutini’ this may be to show us that he is the main artist for this issue this is also told from the largest image being of him. There is a quote above the name of artist which is frequently used. This could be an example of a drop quote for n interview in the magazine.

There is also three other headlines which include names from other artists and underneath them is how they are involved in the magazine. This is a common feature included in this magazine.