The masthead is in large capitals across the top of the cover. However, the image of Beyoncé covers part of the masthead. This isn’t a huge issue though as the magazine is popular globally and is recognisable even with part of the masthead missing.

There is barely any text on the cover which means readers have to look inside to read more. This could be so the reader is more likely to get the magazine as they have to actually read it instead of skimming over the cover and reading the headlines.

There are a selection of artists mentioned at the bottom of the page to emphasise it is a music inspired magazine, as well as photography and fashion.

The colour scheme used is quirky and bright. There are more neutral colours in the background like white, black and beige; however Beyoncé is modelling vibrant colours in a central mid shot. This makes Beyoncé stand out which helps catch attention to the centre of the cover. Seeing as Beyoncé is on the cover it means she features in the magazine which alone would draw people in.

The magazine company logo is clear and large at the top of the cover to catch attention.

‘Discover great music’ could draw a reader in as they want to, literally, discover new artists to listen to.

Having the logo and key pieces of text in red captures the readers attention so they know what the main articles are going to be about.

References to other bands and artists have been made so the reader is reminded that there are other musical elements in the magazine and not just about the stories highlighted in red.

The image fills the page and reflects the indie/rock vibe by the use of sunglasses showing Oasis and the typical Liam Gallagher hairstyle. The colour scheme is fairly cool

toned, however the red is used to emphasise key pieces of text. This makes it easier for the reader to pick out the important parts as the background is clean and sophisticated.

The masthead ‘NME’ is in large bold writing. The colour is red which makes it stand out more to readers.

The black banner at the top of the page helps to highlight any major stories that are inside. These are usually stories which would intrigue readers to buy the magazine.

The circular shape with text is arty and different. This shows there is something important or worth reading as it is different to the rest of the page layout.

The main pieces of text are in red which matches the masthead and continues to attract the readers attention down the cover to the information.

The image of Florence Welch from Florence and The Machine takes up the majority of the cover. This shows there is most likely a main article about the band.

The images of other bands show the reader that there are articles on more than one band and this helps introduce readers to new bands.

The colour palette used attracts the readers attention as it used lots of bright bold colours like red and yellow; sticking to NME’s traditional colour scheme and the indie/rock colour vibe.

The blurriness of the image relates to the magazine title ‘Dazed’ as the picture looks like what someone may see if they were feeling dazed. The image is abstract and unusual which is different from most magazines; making it memorable and eye catching.

The masthead is in the centre of the top of the page. The title itself is bold and black which makes it stand out.

The graphological side of the page layout is simple as the background is white and the page includes a neutral colour palette, which makes it look clean, fresh and professional. The minimalistic colours are also stylish which would suit all audience members: both male and female.

The text on the page is ordered in a clear way which is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The subheadings for the different categories are in bold which helps the reader establish the different sections. Seeing as there is no heading to suggest this page is a contents page, the designer has had to follow the rules of a normal contents page by labelling the page numbers so the reader realises it is a contents page.

The text has a creative and arty feel as it looks as though it has been layered on top of the image which makes it interesting and unusual, but effective.

The magazine logo is in the top corner which enables the reader to make a mental note of the magazine they are reading, but in a less subtle way than it would be on a front cover where it is usually bigger.

The layout of the page is clear and uses bold colours to attract the readers attention to the logo, title of ‘contents’ and subheadings where they will find the important information.The page labels are in capital letters which puts emphasis on the topics, and the small writing underneath slightly sums up what is expected on that page.

The image of The Courteeners takes up the majority of the page which suggests that an interview features in the magazine. This reflects the style of the magazine as the band fit the genre of music it promotes.

The title ‘contents’ is in bold capital letters to inform the reader of the purpose of the page.

The colour palette used is a mixture of neutral colours and primary colours like red and tones of blue. The red helps draw the readers attention to the subheadings, and the neutral colours reflect the chilled vibe The Courteeners give off.

The magazine name and title of ‘this week’ are in bold at the top of the page; making it more memorable.

The contents are down the side. The subheadings are bold and are surrounded by a colour to make them stand out more so the reader can easily locate the page numbers.

The image of the band in the middle draws the readers attention to the centre of the page. The band reflects one of the many genres of music NME promote and write about in their issues.

The ‘band index’ is a list of all the bands featured in this specific issue. It includes page numbers for each of them so the reader can further look at them. This, again, reflects the genres of music NME focus on.

The colour palette used are bold and eye catching. The black, white, red and yellow links with the indie/rock vibes. The red is used to attract the eye towards the magazine company, page numbers and bands. The yellow is used to promote subscription which is effective as it becomes a focus point for the reader so they don’t miss the advertisement.

The image of The Vaccines takes up just over an A4 page which grasps the readers attention towards the image as it is so big.

The colour scheme of this spread is fairly neutral with blue tones which add a pop of colour to the minimal background. This still keeps the spread looking sophisticated, but adds an element of the ‘indie’ genre by adding a bright colour. There is a slight sepia tone to the image which makes it look old which is different but effective.

The title of the spread ‘The Vaccines’ is in capital letters and a bold font which makes it stand out to the reader. This is further emphasised by the dark blue colour against the white background.

The text is clear and includes a quote highlighted in blue. This suggests to the reader that it is important.

There are two drop capitals used ‘J’ and ‘F’ which is unusual as one usually appears in the first paragraph. This is still effective as it adds something new and looks fresh.

The image of the band shows the genre of music (indie/rock) by two of the members holding electric guitars and the ‘indie’ fashion sense.

The reader can see that the image of Liam Gallagher is somewhat important as it takes up an A4 size page. The image is a long shot and captures the entire body, showing off the unusual outfit.

There isn’t a title as such for this spread, however the artist name ‘Beady EYE’ is in the top right corner. This stands out to the reader as ‘beady’ is written in a fancy italic font and ‘EYE’ is written in capital letters; making it more eye catching.

The large T in the centre of the left page reflects Q magazine’s logo and traditional red colour.

The colour scheme of this spread is neutral with red, which follows Q magazine’s traditional magazine colours.

The text is clear and paragraphed which is aesthetically pleasing as it is professional looking.

The quote on the right page is highlighted in red which emphasises an important part of the article.

The title of the spread and the artist ‘Kasabian’ is in black which makes it bold and stands out against the white background; drawing the reader into the page.

There are two images on this spread. The first is on the left and covers an A4 page. This shows the band and is a long shot; showing off their rock inspired outfits. The second image is at the bottom right of the right page. This image shows the band at practice in the studio; possibly working on new music which is what the reader may find exciting.

The colour scheme for this spread is neutral with hints of green and the burgundy rose on one of the band member’s waistcoat. These give the page a pop of colour which brings it to life slightly so it isn’t too boring. However, the cool tones keep it sophisticated.

The text is kept on the right page and is clear. A quote is highlighted in green which makes it stand out to the reader so they know it is worth reading and may be important.

A drop capital ‘S’ has been used at the beginning of the first paragraph which is common in magazine articles as it adds an arty effect and looks interesting.