MAGAZINE ARTICLE ANALYSIS

It is an interview with the band ‘All time low’. The double page article is very full with the interview with and there is various pictures and text across the page.

The yellow text and highlights stand out boldly on the pages. I like the way the questions in the interview have been highlighted since it looks more clear and set out.

There is a use of colloquial language within the interview and since this magazine is generally aimed at teenagers and young adults, its appropriate to target audience.

Extra photos of the band that were took during the interview make the article even more interesting. Some show them talking to each other to give a bigger feel on it being an interview. Little subheadings have been used on photo’s to explain what’s going on.

The main quote uses a bigger font on two words to emphasise. In the replies of the questions, names have been used in bold to show who’s talking. This makes the interview seem more real and makes it more personal to the reader.

Main image shows the band looking at the readers.

This is the typical layout of what you’d find in the Kerrang! Magazine – The image is of the band My Chemical Romance in a medium shot standing in stereotypical formation to show that they are indeed a band.

The left-hand side shows the interview with the band. It has been printed with white ink on two black columns since white stands out best against black. Since the actual background of the page is light, they used black columns so that the interview altogether stands out.

At the end of the interview a red line has been added before extra information about the next issue so that it catches the readers attention.

A quote from one of the band members has been added at the top to give the audience a little insight of the interview before they read it.

I think this set out of an article is very effective as it stands out and looks interesting.

Also promoting their new CD and giving information about it

The colours of the bands outfits are bright and bold which happen to make them stand out so that’s why any page with them on it should contrast them.

- The logo of the band has been used next to the quote since the quote is about the band.

Typical set out - image on one side and text on the other.

Text set out in columns and each new paragraph starts with a bigger red font to make it look neater and separated.

This is the most eye catching thing on the page as it has the most colour and the lettering is the biggest.

The image shows some sort of kicking (bullying?) going on, that could be the reason for the blood like splatters on the masthead.

The use of an illuminated letter gives the article a story type of look.

The female at the front is looking straight at the readers, this suggests to possibly be the main singer of the band since it is a typical connotation in band photos to have the lead singer the closest and looking straight ahead this can give a sense of leadership. This can be guessed without knowing the band.

The quote “I just love dancing and screaming” could be the reasoning behind the photo since it is riot-like.

Extra box with little fun/ jokey information inside to give more enjoyment for readers.

The headline is there to give the readers an insight to the contents of the article. It has been cleverly worded with words such as ‘identikit’ which isn’t a usual word to see.

A direct quote has been used as the title so it draw’s interest, especially from her fans because it’s Lily Allen’s own words. The way it is presented represents or connotes that of a newspaper.

The colours used here are black, white and red which follow the house style of NME. The colours compliment each other well and stand out.

The centrefold can be a problem to most articles as they can get in the way. However, the editor has managed to make sure it doesn’t make the title unreadable.

She’s looking straight at the readers and leaning forward to give the readers a feel of involvement.

There's a use of contraction in the header (Use of ‘I’m’ instead of ‘I am’) to give a use of colloquial language.

Column's and use of an illuminated letter are used to give a more story like structure.

She follows the colour scheme herself, by the colours she is wearing.

I also particularly like the use of multiple font sizes within the header, it gives a more interesting look to it. Her name in the headline is also presented in that style.