Music Magazine Analysis

 

This ATM magazine features Chase and Status, the background image is a photograph of the band. They are made to look rough and edgy relating to the genre of music. Both band mates are either wearing a black or white t-shirt these are extremely contrasting colours. High key lighting is used to give the magazine a young fresh theme linking in with the band and genre of music which is widely listened to by young adults. “Chase and status” is written in a red colour to contrast with the background giving it an edgy feel.
 

 

This USA top magazine ‘Billboard’ that features Avicii; the background is a photograph of the artist. Avicii is a worldwide top selling DJ which instantly tells us the genre of music featuring in this magazine. He is seen to be wearing headphones- this immediately complements the idea of a ‘music’ magazine. The colours used are neutral along with the high key lighting giving a clear photograph.

 

 



 

 ATM is typical music magazine. This magazine features Magnetic man. Magnetic man is electronic DJ set. Blue colours are used a lot on the magazine. Blue emphasises the electronic genre of music. The text ‘Magnetic man’ is in white writing white makes it stand out and bold.

 

 

In this version of the Billboard magazine features Rihanna a top dance music artist. The background image Is a photograph of Rihanna, her hair is a bright red colour, this conveys a bright and fiery look. Red contains connotations sex, lust and danger; all of these aspects are contained in dance music videos.

In conclusion, in every music magazine we have analysed the artist is always the main feature. Therefore, when we create our own music magazine front cover we would like to replicate this common feature. In addition, high key lighting is always used, this is not stereotypical of the genre of dance however helps to highlight the artist.