Research and planning: Music magazine cover analysis's x 2

Magazine 1: I chose to analyse this magazine because it is the same genre I want to base my magazine on. NME focuses on the different sub-layers of Rock, including punk, metal and indie. The colour scheme is red, black and white which works for the style of the magazine as these colours connote a grunge look. The main central image used on this issue is a mid-shot of Lily Allen, dressed in a tartan shirt, her make up is done in a way that implies an indie look/lifestyle and she is using direct address to connect with the audience. The language used in the cover line, "Lily Allen Takes on the world," works well because it makes the audience want to know more about the story. The audience this magazine is aimed at is teenagers up to young adults interested in this genre of music.

Magazine 2: I chose to analyse Kerrang magazine because it also features the same type of music I am planning to base my magazine on, additionally I read this magazine so I am familiar with it. On this issue Gerard Way is using direct address to connect with the audience in a friendly manner, which we can tell from his posture and facial expressions. The colours are like that of NME magazine as they are used for the same reasons. This magazine is aimed at teens to young adults with an interest in rock music, which is shown by the stories displayed on the cover.