Analysis of 3 music magazine contents pages

Contents 1.NME Sept 2009 Dizzee Rascal Edition

Contents 2. Q October 2008The Courteeners Edition

Contents page NME (SEPT 2009) ANALYSISBanner at the top to clarify the reader is reading the contents. Follows colour scheme of front cover.

Date of edition so readers know if they are reading an in-date magazine or reference to how old the magazine is.

Red page numbers so they stand out. A little detail about the page is also used so readers can get an idea of what’s included.

Sub-headings used to categorise so readers can easily find what they want to read. White over black text used because it is eye-catching.

The NME Masthead follows the colour scheme of the front cover and the same font.

The main image is quirky and is rotated with a white border to look a bit like a photograph to give it a unique look.

For the band index the text is in red to stand out with their page numbers on the side. This index is short and snappy and is easy to find where the reader wants to go because it is in alphabetical order.

This text anchors the image because it explains what the image is about. It also has references to things inside the magazine with page numbers.

Editors introduction to contents of magazine

Advert used to persuade readers to subscribe so they get increased circulation. Persuade by using offer. Details included so people can do it by various ways.

The contents is divided by three columns all of different sizes showing the importance and which one to look at first. The column on the left is very narrow and small suggesting it isn’t as important as the middle column.

Puff used so readers believe NME is the best magazine to buy.

Contents page Q (OCT 2008) ANALYSIS

The Q Masthead follows the colour scheme of the front cover and the same font.

The main image is eye-catching and is a long shot of the band featured in the magazine. It has an anchor text to show who the band are with a red page number to stand out so readers can quickly see what page to go to. The contents is divided by

sections, one long and narrow on the left. Then a row below the main image. Red and gold page numbers and

title are used so they stand out. A little detail about the page is also used so readers can get an idea of what’s included.

Sub-headings used to categorise so readers can easily find what they want to read. White over red used so it follows the colour scheme and stands out.

Date of edition so readers know if they are reading an in-date magazine or reference to how old the magazine is. Website details below to so readers can look online (E-Media).

Banner at the top to clarify the reader is reading the contents. Follows colour scheme of front cover.

A sectioned off contents is used so it stands out. It is on pale blue background so it’s a bit more eye-catching. A puff is used “The world’s biggest and best music guide” to persuade readers to buy Q every month.

Contents page Kerrand (FEB 2009) ANALYSIS

Yellow on black masthead, stands out and follows colour scheme and font.

The yellow is the main colour and is used through out Kerrang magazine.

The Metallica quote is used to show what is featured inside the magazine.

The contents is divided by four columns all of different sizes showing the importance and which one to look at first. It breaks conventions as you usually read left to right however the actual contents is on the far right.

Contents is categorised and is also in numerical order. The categories are like the masthead, yellow on black text.

The bands are in a bold text and block capitals are used so the reader can easily see which bands are featured in the magazine. Goes into detail about the band underneath in smaller text.

Image is bigger than all the other images, suggest main image and is featured the most in the magazine, draws attention as its bigger than the others.

Image of the front cover featured on the contents page, shows link. Editor’s paragraph can address the reader, and signature is used to show personal touch.