Whilst analysing “NME” and “Kerrang” magazines, I noticed they base they’re style around the “fanzine” magazines.

Fanzine’s were magazine’s produced unprofessionally, often by cutting out bits of newspapers, sticking them together and photocopying to produce copies to sell. The term was first used to describe magazines made by sci-fi fans in the 1930’s but is most famous for the music magazines made during the punk movement in the late 70’s and early 80’s. This supported the punk ethic that anyone could do anything themselves as long as they had the determination. Some are still publishes today professionally but pay homage to the style used in their original issues.

Although today's popular magazines such as “NME” and “Kerrang” are professionally published, you can see reference to the style in their mock “pasted together” quality. I want to use this style in my music magazine as I think it looks great and will also relate to the punk genre which is one my magazine is based around.

Example – Sniffin’ Glue

Examples – Magazines Influenced by Fanzines

Both these magazines have a mock pasted together quality, clearly inspired by fanzines which helps them appeal to their rock target audience.