How to analyse front covers kerrang
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ANALYSIS OF MUSIC MAGAZINE FRONT COVER 1 “KERRANG” The header summarises the main bands that will feature in the magazine. As the genre of the magazine is associated with rock these are rock bands that would be familiar to the target audience of rock fans The masthead “KERRANG” clearly stands out at the top of the page‐ it takes up almost a fifth of the page and uses a dramatic font style (from Dafont site) like broken glass to suggest rebellion (associated with Rock). The exclamation mark makes it more dramatic as if to stress the sound of the The main image is a mid shot of the lead singer of the Foo fighters (this is clearly shown by the large caption placed on the middle of the image) He is looking straight at the camera with his head slightly tilted and he is looking moody and arrogant. Although he is wearing a regular shirt, it is bold red and is unbuttoned. We can clearly see the large tattoo on his left arm‐again a sign of rebellion. The background looks relatively plain, but looks sunny and suggests somewhere abroad (probably the U.S) Bar code, date/issue and price are all essential elements on magazine if they are to sell copies!! Its relatively small box and tends to be put towards the bottom right of the page (out of the way of the main copy) The main sell line anchors the main image so that anyone can see who the man is. Also the font is big and bold with drop shadow so it really stands out. The Uk Tour exclusive make it seem extra special and the caption “back to blow your mind” also adds drama and interest EThere are only a couple of other sell lines on the bottom left of magazine – all using same font (sans serif) and colour choices The Footer at the bottom of the page just lists other Rock bands that will feature in the magazine. The use of the word “Plus:” at the beginning of the footer suggests there’s loads going on in the magazine. Copy of Kerrang 8 page special is inserted under the masthead. The younger band all dressed in black look like young rockers to broaden the target audience. Also it creates sense Layout observes rule of thirds to add interest to the target audience. The cover is image dominated and feels very busy and almost cluttered. This suggests the unconventional readership of rock and rebellion but also seems to suggest that the magazine is busy and filled with rock content Left third tends to be left free for key content and sell lines
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ANALYSIS OF MUSIC MAGAZINE FRONT COVER 1 “KERRANG”
The header summarises the main bands that will feature in the magazine. As the genre of the magazine is associated with rock these are rock bands that would be familiar to the target audience of rock fans
The masthead “KERRANG” clearly stands out at the top of the page‐ it takes up almost a fifth of the page and uses a dramatic font style (from Dafont site) like broken glass to suggest rebellion (associated with Rock). The exclamation mark makes it more dramatic as if to stress the sound of the
The main image is a mid shot of the lead singer of the Foo fighters (this is clearly shown by the large caption placed on the middle of the image) He is looking straight at the camera with his head slightly tilted and he is looking moody and arrogant. Although he is wearing a regular shirt, it is bold red and is unbuttoned. We can clearly see the large tattoo on his left arm‐again a sign of rebellion. The background looks relatively plain, but looks sunny and suggests somewhere abroad (probably the U.S)
Bar code, date/issue and price are all essential elements on magazine if they are to sell copies!! Its relatively small box and tends to be put towards the bottom right of the page (out of the way of the main copy)
The main sell line anchors the main image so that anyone can see who the man is. Also the font is big and bold with drop shadow so it really stands out. The Uk Tour exclusive make it seem extra special and the caption “back to blow your mind” also adds drama and interest
EThere are only a couple of other sell lines on the bottom left of magazine – all using same font (sans serif) and colour choices
The Footer at the bottom of the page just lists other Rock bands that will feature in the magazine. The use of the word “Plus:” at the beginning of the footer suggests there’s loads going on in the magazine.
Copy of Kerrang 8 page special is inserted under the masthead. The younger band all dressed in black look like young rockers to broaden the target audience. Also it creates sense
Layout observes rule of thirds to add interest to the target audience.
The cover is image dominated and feels very busy and almost cluttered. This suggests the unconventional readership of rock and rebellion but also seems to suggest that the magazine is busy and filled with rock content
Left third tends to be left free for key content and sell lines
