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My Music Magazine Textual Analysis
Front cover
Title pulse conveys a pulse of a beat, which makes it obvious it’s music magazine.
I used alliteration with Ladyhawke and Live
I used browns, reds and blacks to portray the genre of music my magazine is, as Indie album covers are usually black, white and red. Yellow top is
iconography of a Lakers top, the bright yellow colour is from the 80’s so it’s retro. The guitar helps show the genre of music this magazine is based upon. Her red glasses go with the colour scheme.
The scenery is dull and therefore takes no attention away from the text and photo. This also shows this magazine is a serious niche music magazine.
Assume the reader knows who these bands are, creating a community and brand loyalty.
‘Rusty’ text effect creates a rebellious feel to magazine- making a youth subculture
Contents pageDark lighting and dark clothing- serious artists, and dominant people
Headings in big bold fonts make it easier for the reader to navigate round the magazine and remains structured
Separate box for advert for subscription- realism. Advert for radio- other platforms
small photo of feature artist- no eye contact and relaxed body language- makes her seem likeable- iconEach page has a small description- makes it easier for reader to get to what they’re interested in
The heading ‘This Week’ conveys this type of review is in the contents page weekly- structured- brand loyaltyMode of address in review is casual but informative, my magazine is an informal read packed with music information
Similar colours as front cover, makes it easy for reader to feel part of the brand
Double page spreadPhoto is dark with light only showing artist face and clothes- mysterious Photo is reflected by title, the artist seems to be coming out of the shadowsText is bold but distressed- rebellious artist
Exciting language used- ‘bang’ creates instant force and bang is a sound- her music is loud
Word ‘controversy’ is in red, makes her seem rebellious and fiery
The mode of address is casual, but without any slang- professional
The place Camden is mentioned- reader expected to know of it’s connotations of a place where Indie people socialise
Information about her new album- realism
Review box- readers get more feedback about artist- interested in music
Smaller photos represent snapshots of her gig, like the photos printed in photo booths- fun and modern