DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD ANALYSIS

KERRANG!

• The word ‘CHILD’ is written in bold sans serif font. This connotes uniformity, which can come across quite dull. This dullness is supported by the shade white, which connotes innocence.

• This innocence and uniformity contrasts greatly with the font and colour used in the word ‘wild’. This word is almost onomatopoeic in the typography used. The font is untamed, and strikes out into the word below. This connotes attitude which fits well with the woman featured in the article.

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• The name of the band and the name of the frontwoman (interviewee) are highlighted in purple. This makes it easy for the reader to decide whether the feature would be of interest to them or not.

• Also, the colour purple connotes strength and power, which fits well with the woman featured. It is also quite a feminine colour, which may, in this context have a connotation of feminism, which is fitting due to Taylor Momsen being the modern embodiment of feminism.

TAGLINE

• Taylor has been positioned in the typical ‘S’ shape that is used commonly in female portraits, however it’s quite subtle, keeping up with her tomboy style.

• The way the photograph is divided from the page is interesting, as, although there is a distinct line between the two elements, Taylor’s hair protrudes to the page, emphasizing it.

PHOTOGRAPHY

• The start of the article uses a drop cap which draws the readers attention to the interview itself, whilst connoting importance.

• The mood is quite conversational, showing the question then Taylor’s answer. This type of writing is more appealing to the target audience as it’s simple and casual.

INTERVIEW

ROCK SOUND

• The words ‘Growing Pains’ connote youth which is important to promoting this particular band, as they have recently been criticized for being too old and their music not being modern enough.

• The colours and font make it seem quite fun, adding to the youthful connotation.

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• This tagline is quite long, suggesting that the targetaudience of the magazine

may be more mature, as theywould be willing to readlonger passages of text.

• The phrase “Blink – 182 are back” is written far larger than the rest of the tagline. This is also highlighted in

yellow, a colour that connotes joy. This may suggest almost a celebration of the return of this band.

TAGLINE

• There are three band portraits on the DPS. Two of these are long shots, but the smaller (above right) is shot from a fisheye perspective (making the closer things seem abnormally large and warping the image).

• I don’t think that the smallest photograph (the close up image inset into the largest image) adds anything to the page, although the yellow border helps to add a sense of continuity to the DPS.

PHOTOGRAPHY

• The interview is written in continuous prose, not like a conversation. This will appeal to a more mature audience.

• There is a quote inset into the right, centre of the two columns, which breaks up the text, making the page seem more aesthetically pleasing and more appealing to the reader.

INTERVIEW