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Transcript of Rock sound
Analysis of Rock SoundBy Max Qayyum
Front Cover HeaderThe header is related to the main image and also tells audiences
about other articles in the magazine.
MastheadThe masthead uses Rock Sound’s “R” logo as well
as the whole title.
Main ImageThe main image is a medium long shot of Biffy Clyro, with the band members looking
shocked and the lead singer looking straight into the
camera. They are holding birthday cake which is a
reference to the this being an anniversary edition of the
magazine.
Cover LinesThe cover lines tell the audience
about the main articles in the magazine. These help to appeal
to a wider audience by simply listing band names.
Sell LineThis promotes this special issue of the magazine by advertising it as the 150th “Birthday” issue and featuring lots of small images of
famous artists.
Barcode
Issue number
Sell LinesThese advertise the free extras in the magazine,
encouraging people to buy this issue.
House StyleRed and white are the most
prominent colours on the cover.
Target Audience
Rock Sound is a well known monthly rock publication. Lots
of popular rock artists are mentioned on the front cover as well and more niche artists
to cover a wide target audience of rock fans.
It will primarily be aimed at a male audience, around 16-24
years of age.
It is a monthly publication and costs £3.99, being aimed at
the B C1 social classes.
ContentsPull Quote
The quote from the My Chemical Romance article
encourages readers to read on, also using a medium close
up of their lead singer to appeal to fans of the band.
ImagesThe contents page uses
images of artists to appeal to their fans. No band names are
used to anchor the images. However, they are anchored by the subheading names given in
the contents below.
House StyleThe Rock Sound “R” logo is re-used on this contents page as well as primarily red, white and black. The fonts are sans serif.
This is an introduction to this issue of the magazine by the
editor. It gives a brief overview of the issue.
ContentsThe contents are divided into
sections by the use of subheadings, and pages numbers are not given for
individual articles, just sections as a whole.
The band names are bold to stand out within each
paragraph.
This image is similar to the one used on the front cover, again showing Biffy Clyro, the cake
and the Rock Sound logo.
This live shot is from one of the shows reviewed in this issue of
the magazine.
Double Page Spread Feature TitleTrash Talk is the name of this regular Q&A feature. The band’s name is also
used.
Pull QuoteUses a quote from the main feature to
intrigue readers.
Medium ShotA medium shot of the lead singer of the band holding props to add to the
mise-en-scene.
Stand FirstGives a short introduction to
the feature
Main ImageShows the band sitting down, the
props (paper and bin) create mise-en-scene and relate to the this sort of article by having readers send in
their questions.
Medium Close UpA medium close up of a band member eating paper as is directly related to the quote next to
the image.
House StyleThe fonts are sans serif like the cover and contents, along with continuing the use of the prominent red, black and white colours, but adding grey.
Written Article
The article is written in question answer format, with readers of the magazine having previously submitted answers and the band, Panic! At the Disco, answering them in an informal manner.
Some of the questions are serious questions about the bands music and live shows, whilst some are completely unrelated to their music.
The article is split up into 3 columns and 6 questions are answered.