Annotations of Music magazines Covers

1. Annotations of Music magazines Covers
The Mast head at the top draws
Lana Del Rey is the main focus of this magazine and
the reader in, as they would The word ‘FREE’ catches the
the photo shows her looking quite "playful” because
first see NME in white bold readers attention as it
of her facial expression. She is dressed in a white
caps, this attracts the persuades them to read
casual dress. The white could possibly link to the
audience, white is white a further and what they can get
magazine title, as she looks attractive this could be
neutral colour therefore it free.
a way to persuade the male gender to this magazine
could appeal to both male and Additional images make the cover page
females.
These are side stories which look more attractive and also allows
are written to give readers a the reader to know what else is
preview of what stories may included in the magazine what other
be inside the magazine and gossip will they find out (music
attracts them with the story related)
headings therefore they are
persuaded to read on further. The idea of having famous
The fact that the headings of people written on the front
the stories are in light blue cover engages readers as
caps stand out and link well
“Lana Del Rey” written in
the middle of the magazine.
This is a catchy phase Gives us some information on
at it is pasted in black the female in main image
bold letters and enables
the reader to be shocked
The background The barcode is essential for
with the emphasis of the
is the flag of the magazine to be purchased.
“!” persuades the
USA this could There is a issue number
reader to want to read
suggest the because, it is helpful to the
the main article.
female in the reader as they can refer back
main image Is to it if needed, also a price
from here and is needed so the reader knows
perhaps how much the costs are to
stories inside purchase this magazine. The
the Magazine The text is displayed using several types price and date are shown very
are about of fonts. It uses block capitals for the Additional small this may indicate that
American born majority of the text but for a section information its not very important
artists. lower case letters are used. The font size helps engages information. This also might
entice the reader into reading closer into the readers be small so its hidden from
the magazine. the reader as the price is
quite expensive.

2. This persuades the readers to
Large title to show what want to read further into the Artist on the front cover
magazine it is, “Q” is magazine of the magazine show who
a well known music will be featured within
magazine also because its the magazine. Also this
large its easy to notice helps to sell the magazine
Three well known music
artists
Subheadings show what's
added inside the magazine so
the readers have an idea of
what they will read
Plain white background
allows magazine cover
All the colours on to look simple as its
subheadings are the not to colourful or
same this links to filled with a lot of
other features colours features
on magazine cover
More features of the
magazine shows readers
Barcode is a must of what could possibly
for all magazines be written

3. Green and white are colours which
are used for the masthead, with a There are two pop artists both
black outline these stand out, which are very powerful and
there also in bold so its easier popular. This gives an hint to
to read readers of what will be inside the
magazine and tempt them to read it
This pink strip looks
almost like a margin with
text and images added on There are so many colours used
this is to give the readers in this cover page it makes the
a rough idea of what's page look more attractive and
inside the magazine and stand out. It’s a good idea for
persuade them to want to a pop magazine to look like this
read further because its bright and bold and
makes the reader read ever piece
of the colour text
The word “CRINGE” in the
centre of the page suggests
gossip which instantly sets an
appeal to the young audience
wishing to read the magazine This cover page Is very
busy as its got a lot on
it and talks about other
“FREE!” grabs the readers music artists as well
eye also the explanation
mark emphasizes on this word
The barcode is essential for the magazine to be purchased. There is a issue number because, it is
helpful to the reader as they can refer back to it if needed, also a price is needed so the reader
knows how much the costs are to purchase this magazine. The price and date are shown very small
this may indicate that its not very important information. This also might be small so its hidden
from the reader as the price is quite expensive.

4. The masthead is in a
simple, clear font and A free poster might entice readers to
always occupies the top buy the magazine
NME has date, price, right hand corner
barcode and other
Lots of references to other
magazine conventions
indie/rock bands showing
who the magazine focuses on
The mode of address, the
As well as music, the way the magazine talks to
magazine sometimes the reader, is formal
covers current
affairs
The colour scheme is
simple, red and white and
There are several cover lines black for the font colour,
detailing the main articles giving the cover an
that will sell the magazine to ordered and simple feel
audience The main story,
that ties in with
NME stands for New Music Express the main image is
and the magazine tries to cover large and in bold
new music, festival music and the so it catches the
indie type readers eye. Here
the main story
gives insights into
There is a large image of a
Florence's views
musician on the cover, taking
Recently NME has rebranded itself a little,and fears
up most of the page. Usually
and now has a much better cleaner tidier and
like Florence the artist is down
less cluttered appearance
in a way that ties in with their
music

5. The small banner at the top contains The main image is based in the
more music artist names which the centre. The eye contact seems
readers may be attracted too for to have concentrated look
example Usher is a R&B artist which which may draw the readers
people enjoy reading about and attention. The image has a
listening to serious looks if its about to
jump out the page. The person
used a R&B icon for males and
The Masthead is a big and also an attraction for female
bold font which is red. readers
The red is seen The main cover line is
unconsciously and has a big size which
links with the cover catches the readers eye
lines. and also contains
The left third “exclusive” which is
contains cover a bussing type word.
lines which This word makes the
holds stories reader want to see more
on what the of it
magazine holds The small image in the
corner is a preview of the
next issue that “Vibe”
will be releasing which
also has another role model
The magazine cover itself consists of using all three thirds. for males which will make
Each third in the magazine has something in it, which is the viewer want to buy it
common in most magazines so it has the same characteristics. and read what it may be
The middle third contains the image which attract people and about, this magazine can
the right third again contains cover lines and the main cover persuade both genders.
line which the reader will instantly see.