Analysis of two magazine covers from different genre music magazines.

Ellie Swan.

Contrast: David Cameron is a Traditional, Conservative Politician whereas Plan B is being shown as a hoody, smoking with his middle finger up.

Signs of rebellion: the finger and the cigarette emphasise the counter culture of the artist and makes the magazine appear anti establishment.

Manic eyes show aggression which links with the stereotype of “hoodies”.Or as pupils are so dilated could show him as a potential “druggie”.

His hoody links with David Cameron’s idea of “Hug a hoody”.

Reference to the horror movie “The Fly”.

Referencing horror movies, younger audiences will be in tune with this.

Cover line represents the entire article, shows that Plan B has issues with the governments policies.

List of the main bands included within this issue.

“Save our small venues” references Save Our Souls, a cry out for help in terms of the music world.

Cigarette is hanging out of his mouth, which gives him a “whatever” attitude.

Entire picture echoes the look of The Libertines 10 years earlier.

Colour scheme represents urban grittiness.

Cover line asks questions, suggesting that there is a media witch hunt.

SPECIAL REPORT: making consumers see this as a specific issue with an article that is only included in this

particular magazine.

Picture and “Special Report” slightly cover the masthead. This shows that the magazine is popular and will readers will be familiar enough with it to recognize it.

The picture of R Kelly makes him look troubled and serious about the allegations against him.

Music magazines are generally associated with upbeat themes, however this issue is dark and shadowy to represent the investigative tone of the article.

“Wants you” this cover line talks directly to the reader, raises

questions.

“Porn” and “New Songs” are highlighted which adds to the intrigue.

The entire front cover is very symmetrical and all the text borders around his face which represents the pressure he is currently under.

“Ridin’ dirty” references to a rap song when talking about motorbikes, the rap song also links in with the genre of the magazine.

Colour theme of red and black suggests danger and menace.