Kerrang have gone for a big photo on the front, the band featured is 'Biffy Cylro' who are a well known band so without the use of colours/words the magazine has already started to interest the readers. The lead singers photo stands out against the rest and covers the title this gives the idea they are a big band and they mean business. It gives a sense of power over the reader. Kerrangs title is in simple colours (black and white) however it still has a big impact with a simple lined pattern on the letters by doing this it makes it stand out more. As no other magazines have the same sort of design on their logo it makes it unique and individual which means it is a memorable name and relates to the individual style of the magazine. The use of a simple red at the top and bottom of the page adds a impact and a slight bit of colour to the page as a result draws the reader in. The use of little photos on the page also shows what other interesting stories which will interest the reader are featured.
The contents page for kerrang uses the grid layout. Using the grid layout means things are set in order. Not only does it look neat but it also gives a nice layout for many articles to be included. The use of boxes to show a different article on each page means its clear. With a photo for each article it draws the readers attention to it. Colours are once again kept simple black and white for the main background/text and yellow for the numbers so they stand out. With the use of simple colours the reader isnt distracted away from the main things. With the use of one red square you will want to read it. By advertising subscription in this block they have made sure the reader has read it. The stories which havnt got as much priority are just listed to the right this gives good layout and doesnt mean they will take up too much space where main stories can be advertised. Language on the contents page is simple there are no main articles its just titles and page numbers so can be just left with box standard simple words. The use of different text to highlight the title of the page lets the readers know what the page is doing for the reader.
The band is presented as being a dark band this is shown through the photo and the style/presentation of the page. The photo is in black and white whichadds a different feeling to the image. Coloured photos give the feeling of warmth and if you can relate to it where as greyscale/black and white photos have a block where its us looking at them and gives a fierce loook towards the audience which suits there identity/style. The bold big letters have a sense of making a statement and have a 'solid' feeling so are strong and meaningful. With the black colour being used again it all adds to their identity. The use of black and white also adds an older feeling to the photo, this generally fits in with the age of the band. There is also a large amount of green used on the spread this highlights certain pieces of text which would interest the audience more than other areas. It also acts as a divider between the questions and answers which the interviewer has set. The language used in the article generally stays the same throughout however changes when the band members talk to the interviewer. With the use of bad language throughout the interview it could be agued that the article could be aimed to appeal to a wider audience by using phrases/words which are more suitable for an older audience. Having an interview lilke this means the audience are able to relate to the band and find out facts/information which they wouldnt get from songs/internet. Kerrang have used Slayer as a main article because the target audience will know who the band is as they are very well known.
This is the front cover for a NME magazine. The use of a big photo taking up the whole page makes a big statement the photo of The Wombats and the silly poses of the members links in with the story about them 'why britains gone silly for the lords of the indie dancefloor'. It also makes a link to the fact they are an 'indie band' and being different means they can get away with being slightly weird in their poses. The use of colours on the page are kept to Yellow, Blue and White mainly this makes the text stand out more on the photo as they are bright and catch the eye. With the use of bold big writing it will be the writing which the audience are drawn to first and not the photo this is a strange thing for a magazine to do as they aim to attract the audience by who is being featured in it. Having 2 mini photos on the front cover shows that there are other 'big stories' in the magazine but they arnt as big or important as The Wombats cover. The cover will appeal to the target audience - students - as its bright and makes a statement. Compared to 'gossip magazines' and others aimed at different audiences its laid out differently with slanted writing and there being no order of where things go.
The contents page is very jam packed which means that the audience may not read it all. This isnt an ideal layout for a contents page as you want the readers to read ALL of the magazine so that they want to buy the next one. The main stories such as ones linked to big name artists like on the front cover are in bigger which means they catch the eye of the audience.
The colours used on this page are simple - black white and red. This is a simple colour scheme however it still attracts the reader. With a simple red line to the side the colour makes you want to look at it so you will read the information. The categories given for the contents are in bold this helps the reader get to the area of the magazine they want quicker. The big bold writing is simple but effective. Having the photos 'mismatch' gives the feeling/look of a scrap book. Many young people make scrap books which then links the magazine to the audienence. By doing the scrap book look it gives it a unusual/new look which most magazines dont follow. the language used on the contents page is simple and doesnt have any puns/aliteration in. This then shows the audience its not really a page to concentrate on but instead just refer to it.
This is a typical 'all about the band' double spread. The name of the band 'the teenagers' links in with the photo of the band. The photo of the band has been taken in a bedroom with photos of typical things guys may have on their walls for example pictures of bands and girls. The colours used also link to the band with a stereotypical view that the colour blue is for boys it links into the band being an all boy band. The other colours used - black and white are simple but have a modern and simple look. Being an indie magazine means that they will generally be different from other magazines which this does. With the main spread on the band they have covered the page with a big picture this and the stories on the page fit in with the 'grid' layout which most magazines follow. This makes it look as if it has order and effort has been put into it. With most of the page being focussed on the band there is a little article on the side about 'what everyone is talking about' this shows that its not something which should be mainly read but as your on the page you might aswel read it. The language used is simple and easy to understand, this could be because of the target audience being students meaning its easier for them to understand but it also could be because of the way the band is and the portrayal of them.
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