Magazine Analysis- NME

There are three other images of ‘free posters’ on the bottom left hand side of the page. This reveals some of the content of the magazine therefore, the reader knows what they can find out if they buy the magazine. The fact that they are ‘free’ makes the reader believe they are getting more out of the magazine than just news stories on famous singers. The name ‘Mick Rock’ is highlighted red matching the red hair and also standing out from the writing as this is a very well known artist that the target market would love to read about, thus it helps to sell the magazine.

Other content promoted on the cover lines are ‘Suede comeback interview’ written in simple black font, similar to the title. These three words keep it short and sharp revealing information within this weeks issue. This short phrase almost builds up tension upon the reader, as they feel they must read it especially due to the fact that it’s a ‘comeback.’ Like the name advertised with the free posters, the name ‘Suede’ is also made to stand out. However, this was by making the writing bigger rather than a different colour. This is most likely because it is at the top of the magazine near the celebrities red hair so it wouldn’t stand out as much. Also, it reduces to much repetition making the front cover as admirable as possible.

Likewise, the cover lines on the right side of the page reveal other music artists inside the magazine. Each one stands out from each other due to the flow of bold writing at every other name. Positive words are used such as ‘amazing’ glorifying the artists and advertising the magazine, emphasising the fact that its un-miss able and if the audience does not buy it they will miss out on the ‘amazing line up revealed.’

At the bottom of the page the same font as the title as this is the most important story in the magazine. It matches the main image on the front cover and a play on words is used ‘Gerard sees red’ as the famous singer has red hair standing out on the page. Furthermore, the colour red is also associated with ‘romance’ and love in which the cover lines say ‘My chemical romance.’ As well as making the story seem personal; the word ‘romance’ is exemplified playing with the whole cover story. ‘Romance’ and the red hair are some of the main things the viewer can see on the front cover. This is as if the magazine is actually talking to the readers mind as everything fits together.

Consequently, the text has been laid out around the main image to create a frame around the artists face to draw attention to him.