2. Masthead, instantly recognisable as Main image, controversial and
an established magazine. Bold and unconventional image shown by the
red, most established magazine fonts cigarette. This expresses Mia’s music and
tend to be simple personality. Cigarette also is a highly phallic
symbol that can be sexualised in an edgy
alternative way. Dressed in Union Jack
Pull quote from
grunge clothing to establish her roots
feature. Bad
use of perhaps.
language
equates to
rebellion and
also may put
her as
somewhat
down to earth
to certain
demographics. Straplines, adds
more information to
overall content of
magazine and the
music styles
Serif coverline is covered, which
as big as seem to be geared
masthead, if not towards alternative
more vertically young audiences.
larger. This could
also have the
subliminal effect
that NME are
trying to put
across they
genuinely value
music and its
artists rather
From looking at this, I would say NME is mostly aimed at teenagers up to the ages of early
than focusing all
twenties. Audience group would be working class and possibly students of the indie rock genre
their attention
with disposable income due to its to-the-point outlook shown by not censoring language. The
on promoting
magazine is also unisex.
themselves.
3. Masthead is a
customised, this
reflects on that the
magazine is trying to Main Image:
be unique central and pose
goes against
conventions, refle
cts Rita’s
personality
maybe. Gold chain
and accessories
links to maybe an
urban influence
Cover
Line, sans
serif, only Direct strapline
yellow about
coloured artist, maybe a
font, stands direct pun to the
out and is the nature of the
largest apart image.
from the Introduces her as
masthead, our a new artist who
attention is works hard.
focused to this Informal direct
as the feature language
Strapline suggests that the music
magazine also offers inside
information on the celebrities inside
lives.
From analysing this I would say Status is aimed at teenagers aged 14 upwards with the social groupings of
alternative pop. Audience would also be people who have knowledge of the fashion and photography
industries as shown by the magazine’s specific straplines. Social demographics would be those with
disposable income such as students.
4. Unconventional extra strapline Header, largest font that takes
displayed in what normally would Masthead slightly obstructed by up most of the page . Signature
be a header. Sentence main image, telling us it is an colour of Vibe is a peachy
differentiates in colour to come established magazine. orange.
across as aesthetically interesting.
Main coverlines in an
italic font and bigger
than other coverlines.
Hints at other
content rather than
just music, making it
multi-purpose and
expanding its Main image:
audience. Voyeuristic
pose, camera
signifies paparazzi
and establishes
her as famous.
Straplines, Presents her as
These are fun despite her
coloured in age, making her
orange and likeable still to a
blue, Vibe’s young audience
recognised
colours.
Also covers
gossip on
artist’s Coverlines focuses
personal in on the genre of
lives. music and Vibe’s
Informal target
and direct audiences, which
to target are fans of 90’s pop
audience and hip hop.
I would say that the target audience are teens born in the 90’s, so that are currently around the
ages of 13 upwards. Social cliques would be what I would class as the mainstream
demographic, catering for both pop and hip hop genre fans. The magazine is unisex shown by the
bold strapline advising users on their favourite game, another factor that makes it fit it into the
teen’s circulation of magazines.
6. Name of magazine acting as masthead, enforces
the magazine and makes it Terry Hall dressed all in red which
memorable, underneath is cities that renown for makes him stand out against the
music, promising readers a dedicated and more background to draw interest. High
serious approach to music than a typical pop angled shot suggests he is a big
magazine would for example. Also has feature in mag and focused in on.
connotations of high status and fame.
Shows readers that the
magazine has been
Colour scheme consists of a muted successful and is still
grey background with gold headings going strong.
and black writing. This serves as
looking minimalistic and modern by
not using too many colours and
imagery. Expression is almost
arrogant refusing to
smile, looks directly at
reader building an
unconscious
connection. His
Artist names are bolder expression is
and bigger, this draws reminiscent of the boy
in their fans band style in the late
immediately to read the 80’s and 90’s. Dressed
smaller more detailed in velvet, velvet has
text underneath connotations of class
and perhaps vintage
quirkiness.
Magazine name is
Pull quote from main repeated almost
article, having this here is everywhere.
an effort to pull the reader
into reading the article.
7. Destroyed logo font, connotations of
Informative about how rebellion and grunge, all of which are
many issues have been associated with rock music
made, establishes it as a
high performance and
successful
Unconventional
content layout
whereby the
magazine page is
identified by a
photo, more visually
stimulating than
words.
Uses the
language
associated
Interactivity with target
value, gives audience
readers the option (rockers)
to get a ‘rated’ being
subscription to the slang, formi
magazine at a ng a casual
lower cost than and directly
having to informal
physically go and tone.
buy it.
Edgy main image serves as the whole background, person is faceless with no identity so identifies
with readers and makes them feel enabled to be him. Extreme in action shot shown from a gig as if
we were there experiencing it. This builds up a close and personal relationship with the reader. It is
also reflecting the nature of the magazine as being somewhat unvarnished and real-life (not
airbrushed perfection).
8. Unconventional and unique way of
Broken up Sans Serif font, aesthetically
expressing the magazine’s make (Vibe)
pleasing and iconic to the magazine.
by a darker V in the background. This is
Biggest and boldest and take up to a
in each contents page for Vibe, making
quarter of page space to grab
it a recognisable motif.
attention. Another of Vibe’s motifs.
The female hand over his chest
could mean a number of
things, mimicking that he is The different sections of the
wanted and adored by his magazine are in a refined
fanbase (the arm does not have italic font that is bolder than
an identity it could be the smaller font underneath
anyone), or suggests romance. It that covers what information
partially covers the red heart on is included on each page. The
his chest which particularly section on Kanye further
stands out as it is the only thing reinforces his expression with
coloured, red has connotations the chosen words
of sexiness, love but also ‘misunderstood’
danger. The fact it’s fingers ‘misinterpreted’
cover it could also tell us about
his album (largely based around
women) and life at that time in
that his feelings are
guarded, further emphasised by
his cold stern expression. His
Credits of model used and
body language with his hands in
photographer in smaller
his pockets show a laidback yet
Whole background is muted grey including main image print – less important and of
edgy attitude.
so it blends in slightly, however Kanye is contrasted less interest to the reader
slightly to ensure he stands out still. He is also dressed but still necessary to put on.
in a coat with a different texture, so this makes us grab
our attention amongst the lack of colour, bringing us up
to meet the artist’s face
10. Paint flecked logo alternating in red
Uses synergy with the internet to and white on each line. Name of band
boost their readership and fan base. is also included in the biggest section.
Information on the band’s tracks
Iconic of rock and punk genre.
Captions for each
image because
they have been Main image is separated by 3 other smaller snapshots of the
taken from a live rest of the band whilst producing music. Main image is of the
experience, makes lead singer naturally from a gig, hair covers the face
you want to be at enigmatically. Denim jacket and dark jeans, not ridiculously
the gig. showy clothes show they are more serious about their music
than general appearance.
11. Pull quote serves as the title and is a main point of controversy over
Lily’s character so would drag readers in to expand on this by reading
the article. Stylised in messy chaotic characters suggesting a change of
Plain white background, allowing
topic and also suggests they have been cut out from a newspaper, this
Lily and the pull quote to have most
also maybe expresses a hate for the paparazzi printing everything she
of the reader’s attention.
does and twisting it so seems like an ‘attention seeker’ or delinquent
due to her honesty.
Main image; Lily is dressed in tartan, a pattern that dates back to the UK punk scene, so
therefore has connotations of rebellion and links in with the title. Her hands are on her
waist and she is leaning forward, body language suggesting honesty and backing up the
huge quote. Short hair, a tattoo on her wrist and dark lined eyes suggest mischief and
further emphasise the content of the article. Conventional relaxed eye content and
expression establishes a casual friendly bond with the reader.
12. Main image is of artist; two tone
Use of foreshortening gives the illusion that Kreayshawn is hair, showing she is multi-faceted
writing on the camera lense. Connotations of rebellion and maybe, many rappers tend to utilise
urban influences (graffiti style). Her nails are painted in different voices whilst rapping and
cartoon colours hinting at uniqueness and street fashion use them as alter egos, the blonde
(along with her cartoon-esque tattoos). Tattoos and nose and brown hair combined could be a
piercings are usually seen as tough images, whereas hers visual reference to this. Gold
Logo of the magazine in the are of bows and her favourite Disney characters, creating earrings link to hip hop and rap
corner, motif of Q, recognisable to an interesting controversial character. culture. Eye contact is direct and
readers. intense, showing she isn’t afraid of
other’s opinions, signature cat eye
liner that sports in her music video
makes her recognisable as she is a
new artist.
Serif font, tells the reader who the
artist is, contrasts to the Sans Serif
graffiti font, could show that despite Picture is extremely sharp and
her personality she is still a serious HD, very digitally enhanced, modern
artist. She is also non- looking
sexualised, furthering this point. New
artists are often not sexualised
immediately, and are instead
projected as fresh faces to gain
likability.