2. Since NME is a well recognised title,
they can afford to let the image
slightly overlap the title, which is
attractive, and is something that only
the best of magazines can do, which
could be a connotation for superiority
within the music scene.
This quote is both bold
and comedic, Meaning
that it draws the reader
in. The usage of the
word ‘sh*t’ is clever as
it stands out amongst
other words due to its
crude nature. It also
gives a sense of anti
establishment, which
may appeal readers.
In this photo, Tyler the creator
wears a crown. Which could be
interpreted as phallic
symbolism and masculinity as
it shows power. It also shows
that he is relevant within the
music scene, as crowns are
associated with leadership. At
the same time, it also matches
the colour scheme of the
magazine, creating aesthetic
appeal.
The headline is bold
and immediately
displays the artist,
which draws in fans,
and makes them want
to buy the magazine in
order to read about
him.
The word ‘anarchy’ is used as it goes along
with the anti-establishment theme of the
magazine. This is called specialist
vocabulary and is used to get the attention
of people interested in a certain scene.

3. Use of alliteration ‘punk pig out’ is
catchy and flows, drawing the reader
in. The word ‘punk’ is also one which
connotes the style of magazine,
meaning that the readers will
appreciate the use of the word.
Classic ‘Q’ Title
draws in the reader,
and uses the rock
genre colours of red
and white, which
demonstrates to any
rock fans, that this is
the magazine they
want to buy.
Another example of a
word which readers will
be attracted to.
Furthermore the usage
of the exclamation mark
at the end makes the
reader feel exited.
The lead guitarist and band leader
is taken in a superior shot (slightly
low angle), connotating his
leadership and allowing his face to
be the main attraction of the
magazine, which works well at
drawing in audience as he is the
most recognised member of the
band. The medium close-up means
that his facial features can be seen
clearly, which helps attract the
attention of fans.
The space background
could be represented as a
connotation for an ‘out of
this world’ magazine, or
suggest that the band are
space themed, which muse
do happen to base their
music around.
Bold Headline immediately
attracts Muse fans. And
white contrasts the
background allowing the
headline to be more
visible.
Displaying the main features of
this week’s issue, and advertising
the contents from a glance at the
cover.

4. The cover title is in a blue colour, rather than the
standard red. This could be a way of enticing the
reader as is adds value and makes the issue feel
special. The light blue colour could also represent
the theme, or an artist within the issue.
This small quote is
at a canted angle,
which could
suggest that there
is something
strange or
different about it,
which goes along
with the general
anarchistic theme.
This listing method allows a lot
of information about the issue
to be displayed in a very small
space, and without the reader
having to even open the
magazine. This makes people
more likely to want the
magazine if they see the name
on an artist who they like.
The colour used for
the headline matches
the colour used in the
title, which is
aesthetically pleasing
and makes the cover
stick to the 4 main
colour rule.
The usage of a white background may
be a connotation for the use of drugs
which Amy is known for, and in this
case adds to the anarchistic and
rebellious theme which the magazine
bases itself around. It also means that
everything on the cover looks more
bold and makes the image stand out
Amy Winehouse's tattoos are clearly
shown off in this picture, as tattoos are
associated with rebellion, they connote
the ‘sex, drugs, rock’ lifestyle which the
magazine pushes for. By doing this the
magazine achieves the desired image and
attracts readers who are interested that
lifestyle.
Amy Winehouse is
representing the male gaze in
this picture, primarily due to
her posture and outfit. She
wears a low cut dress
exposing her cleavage, which
is a well know part of the
male gaze. The way she is
looking at the camera could
be interpreted as
provocative. These
techniques using the male
gaze draw male viewers in as
she becomes a sexualised
feature of the magazine.