Annotations of Music magazines CoversThe Mast head at the top draws the reader in, as they would first see NME in white bold caps, this attracts the audience, white is white a neutral colour therefore it could appeal to both male and females.

The barcode is essential for the magazine to be purchased. There is a issue number because, it is helpful to the reader as they can refer back to it if needed, also a price is needed so the reader knows how much the costs are to purchase this magazine. The price and date are shown very small this may indicate that its not very important information. This also might be small so its hidden from the reader as the price is quite expensive.

These are side stories which are written to give readers a preview of what stories may be inside the magazine and attracts them with the story headings therefore they are persuaded to read on further. The fact that the headings of the stories are in light blue caps stand out and link “Lana Del Rey” written in the middle of the magazine.

Lana Del Rey is the main focus of this magazine and the photo shows her looking quite "playful” because of her facial expression. She is dressed in a white casual dress. The white could possibly link to the magazine title, as she looks attractive this could be a way to persuade the male gender to this magazine

This is a catchy phase at it is pasted in black bold letters and enables the reader to be shocked with the emphasis of the “!” persuades the reader to want to read the main article.

The background is the flag of USA this could suggest the female in the main image Is from here and perhaps stories inside the Magazine are about American born artists.

The word ‘FREE’ catches the readers attention as it persuades them to read further and what they can get free.

Additional images make the cover page look more attractive and also allows the reader to know what else is included in the magazine what other gossip will they find out (music related)

The idea of having famous people written on the front cover engages readers as well

Gives us some information on the female in main image

The text is displayed using several types of fonts. It uses block capitals for the majority of the text but for a section lower case letters are used. The font size entice the reader into reading closer into the magazine.

Additional information helps engages the readers

Large title to show what magazine it is, “Q” is a well known music magazine also because its large its easy to notice

Subheadings show what's added inside the magazine so the readers have an idea of what they will read

Artist on the front cover of the magazine show who will be featured within the magazine. Also this helps to sell the magazine

This persuades the readers to want to read further into the magazine

All the colours on subheadings are the same this links to other features colours on magazine cover

Barcode is a must for all magazines

More features of the magazine shows readers of what could possibly be written

Three well known music artists

Plain white background allows magazine cover to look simple as its not to colourful or filled with a lot of features

Green and white are colours which are used for the masthead, with a black outline these stand out, there also in bold so its easier to read

This pink strip looks almost like a margin with text and images added on this is to give the readers a rough idea of what's inside the magazine and persuade them to want to read further

The word “CRINGE” in the centre of the page suggests gossip which instantly sets an appeal to the young audience wishing to read the magazine

“FREE!” grabs the readers eye also the explanation mark emphasizes on this word

There are two pop artists both which are very powerful and popular. This gives an hint to readers of what will be inside the magazine and tempt them to read it

There are so many colours used in this cover page it makes the page look more attractive and stand out. It’s a good idea for a pop magazine to look like this because its bright and bold and makes the reader read ever piece of the colour text

This cover page Is very busy as its got a lot on it and talks about other music artists as well

The barcode is essential for the magazine to be purchased. There is a issue number because, it is helpful to the reader as they can refer back to it if needed, also a price is needed so the reader knows how much the costs are to purchase this magazine. The price and date are shown very small this may indicate that its not very important information. This also might be small so its hidden

from the reader as the price is quite expensive.

The masthead is in a simple, clear font and always occupies the top right hand cornerNME has date, price,

barcode and other magazine conventions

As well as music, the magazine sometimes covers current affairs

There are several cover lines detailing the main articles that will sell the magazine to audience

NME stands for New Music Express and the magazine tries to cover new music, festival music and the indie type

Recently NME has rebranded itself a little, and now has a much better cleaner tidier and less cluttered appearance

A free poster might entice readers to buy the magazine

Lots of references to other indie/rock bands showing who the magazine focuses on

The mode of address, the way the magazine talks to the reader, is formal

The colour scheme is simple, red and white and black for the font colour, giving the cover an ordered and simple feel

The main story, that ties in with the main image is large and in bold so it catches the readers eye. Here the main story gives insights into Florence's views and fears

There is a large image of a musician on the cover, taking up most of the page. Usually like Florence the artist is down in a way that ties in with their music

The small banner at the top contains more music artist names which the readers may be attracted too for example Usher is a R&B artist which people enjoy reading about and listening to

The Masthead is a big and bold font which is red. The red is seen unconsciously and has links with the cover lines.

The left third contains cover lines which holds stories on what the magazine holds

The magazine cover itself consists of using all three thirds. Each third in the magazine has something in it, which is common in most magazines so it has the same characteristics. The middle third contains the image which attract people and the right third again contains cover lines and the main cover line which the reader will instantly see.

The small image in the corner is a preview of the next issue that “Vibe” will be releasing which also has another role model for males which will make the viewer want to buy it and read what it may be about, this magazine can persuade both genders.

The main cover line is a big size which catches the readers eye and also contains “exclusive” which is a bussing type word. This word makes the reader want to see more of it

The main image is based in the centre. The eye contact seems to have concentrated look which may draw the readers attention. The image has a serious looks if its about to jump out the page. The person used a R&B icon for males and also an attraction for female readers