The NME magazine- The contents page

Personally I dislike the contents page of the NME magazine, I find very busy and a little big hard to understand. The language of the of the contents page does slightly relate to the purpose of the magazine, which is individual music. There is 8 images on the contents page, this is showing a very common pattern on the contents page as the Clash magazine had six pictures on the contents page. This shows that contents pages usually have more than one image on. The biggest image on the NME contents page is off an artist performing on stage at Glastonbury. The artist looks very individual as he has stereotypical clothes on and he has one leg in the air so it shows he getting into his performance. He is also holding a microphone so this proves he is performing. The picture is the biggest out of the six so it shows it more important, Its also in black and white so that makes it stand out even more as all the other five images are in colour.
    All the other five images more or less the same size, I think the larger the image the more important it is, so I think the bigger images of the five means it is a more important story. All the images relate back to what the magazine stand for, their all very individual. In two the of pictures people are using guitars which is often associated with the type of music NME stands for. All the clothes in the images also relate back to stereotypes of the magazine its all individual and suits that type of music.
    The layout of the magazine is different to the Clash Magazine. The title is central of the page at the very top, this is so readers read this firstand realise what page they are on. In the very middle of the page is the biggest image, this is so readers are aware that it is the most important story of the magazine. Almost symmetrically there is two images on either side on the page, this gives the page order and doesn't look as though everything is scattered everywhere. Due to these four images being near the main important one its easy to understand that these are the other main stories in that issue. At the bottom of the page is a few page listings and three more images, however these are all different sizes. I believe these are at the bottom so people don't tend to take as much notice as they aren't as important.
   Throughout the page the font is regularly changed from to thin, I dislike this affect as I think it makes the contents page hard to read and makes it look a bit overcrowded, its all different sizes and various fonts, I personally dont think its work. The biggest and boldest font is the Title of the page, This is because people like to know what page they are on.
   The contents page is very bland and simple I don't think it reflects very well the readers of the magazine, its simple and boring wheres I thought it would be more colourful and more individual. The only colour on the page is the Images, wheres as the background and text is all black and white, I think this makes the whole page rather boring however it makes the images stand out more, maybe this is why they do it.

The NME magazine- The front cover

      The front cover of the NME magazine usually has an artist on the front cover, on which would be featured inside the magazine. However this issue has image that is Glastonbury tent due to it being its 40 year anniversary. Glastonbury is a very famous event and a lot of the music and artist that attend Glastonbury are very similar genres and artists that readers of the NME like. Doing a Glastonbury issue will reach out to more readers as people who like Glastonbury and didn't have chance to go may buy it as well as its usual buyers.

        The image doesn't really show much of Glastonbury but its enough for people who don't even like Glastonbury to recognise. The image is off the main stage, which never really changes through the years. So its a key recognise object. This is part of the image is at the bottom of the page. The image has many different colours at bottom, this shows the life and excitement at Glastonbury and also into the magazine. You can slightly see on the image people heads, this shows the popularity of Glastonbury which relates back to the popularity of the magazine. The main stage also has lights which shine upwards on the page, it almost looks like light are shining on the huge '40' placed on the page or even at the title of the magazine NME. IN the middle of the image there is the number '40' and some text This lets readers know that's its Glastonbury's 40th anniversary so it will better this year than any other so that also means the NME magazine that issue will be even more important and better as its celebrating Glastonbury as well. So the '40' looks more important and more Royal, it has vines with leaves round wrapped round the forty, this makes it look more important On the right hand side of the page there is five mini images of the featured acts at Glastonbury. This makes the reader want to buy the issue because if their not going to Glastonbury at least they can look who is playing or if they are going they can get a sneak preview perhaps even find out surprises to be at Glastonbury. However all the acts shown at right hand side of the page are all the genre that NME are interested in so people who buy NME weekly still get to read about their favorite artists.

        The font on the front page of the magazine is all very bold and thick and very simple to read. This so people can read what will be in the magazine very clearly, its also so it stands out against the picture and stands out in shops as its a very important issue. The logo of the magazine NME however is the same as it is every week this is so readers also recognise it and on other products. The two main font colours are white and orange. Orange is a very youthful colour and its not associated with boys or girls so its open towards both genders. There is a few shades of orange in the image so it matches well however its clear against the darker parts of the picture and stands out a lot.

       The layout like most magazine has the main image in the middle, however the most important part of the image is near the bottom of the page, this is because they need to fit the huge '40' in to show how important the issue is. The '40' is very central of the page, this is so readers know its very important and a key aspect of the issue. Very similar to the Clash magazine the logo is on the top left hand side this is so readers always know where it is if they ever want to make sure they are buying a genuine copy of the NME. The inside stories are on the left and right hand side the page this is so the main image looks more important and doesn't cover the Glastonbury spirit.

NME magazine

- IPC are the publisher of NME magazine
- More males than females read NME, 74% are males and 26% are females.
- The average age of the NME readers is 23 with the majority who read NME being students 42%.
- NME is considered a strong and trustworthy magazine. The majority of its readers do like alternative, indie and rock music and usually very passionate about it.
-NME tries to keep up to date with new fresh music.

The Clash Magazine- The Double Page spread

    The double page spread of the Clash magazine is focused on the artist on the front cover, Iggy Pop. He is also shown on the front cover as well. The first page of the double page spread has no images only text, however it still has some influence of Iggy Pop, In the title 'Raw power' there is a silhouette of Iggy pop on the A, this is so readers are aware the text will be about Iggy Pop. Even though its only a silhouette its very easy to see and recognise who it by his signature pose and the attitude in the silhouette.
    The layout is very sophisticated like the rest of the magazine however it still has the wild attitude. The page has no images only text, The Title of  the article takes over the majority of the page, the Title is 'Raw Power' This shows the magazines attitude and its type of music, raw is usually associated with rock music and real music rather then pop and power is often associated with rock as in power in the rock and roll, this also relates back to the artist. He is very raw and has a lot of power for example when performing he has the power to do it bare chested. The title takes up half of the page this shows that its key feature of the magazine, big title, big feature. Underneath the title there is an intro into the article this gives a brief intro into the article and quick past of the artist just in case you don't know who he is. Underneath this the articles starts, the first letter however is bigger than the rest of the article and in a different colour, this gives the article and magazine a more professional look also in famous fairytale book the first words of chapter also has a Big letter in a different font, its almost as if the article of this magazine is telling he fairytale story of Iggy Pop.
     Compared to the front cover and contents page the double page spread doesn't use the tow colours pink and green, I think this is because the article is about Iggy Pop and not the magazine so it uses colours to represent Iggy Pop. The black background makes the rest of the colours stand out also black is often associated with rock attitude and darkness, much like Iggy Pops attitude. Red is another key colour used and red is often represents violence, passion and lust this also relates to Iggy Pop as when he performs he sometimes looks quite violent because he is so passionate about his music, he also has a song called 'Lust for life' and as the colour red is often associated with Lust it works quite well.
      The fonts used are different to the front cover the title is in a much larger font to the rest of the magazine and takes up the majority of the page, I think this is because its an important article so its want to highlight this. Its also very thick and bold, so its stands out just like Iggy Pop. The intro paragraph is a lot smaller font however its bolder and bigger than the article I think this is so people are awarer its an intro and gets the reader involved into the article as they have a brief description before hand what it is about. The article its self is in a font that would be used in a book or a newspaper I think this is readers are aware this is the actual article that contains all the information and not just some introduction.

        The second page of the double page spread is just an image of Iggy Pop on stage performing. The image is in black and white, this makes the double page spread matching in colours there no other colours apart from red, white and black. This makes the magazine look more professional and expensive. The image of Iggy Pop shows him just how he is when he is performing. In the image Iggy Pop doesn't have eye contact with the readers, his eyes have been edited so they look darkened out however with or without his eye contact you aware its him by his bare chest, wild hair and his very thin physic. His face expression doesn't particular make him look atractive but the magazine isn't like a pop magazine where everybody is beautiful its about the music, so they haven't tried to make him look nice they tried to make him look like his true self. His body language with his arm in the air and a microphone in the other shows he is performing and also shows his passion for music. The image relates back to message of the magazine and views of the readers. The image shows Iggy Pop performing and showing his passion for music and his dedication to rock/indie music. This image shows this and reflects back on the audience.

Page one of the double page spread:

Page two of the double page spread:

The Clash Magazine- Contents Page

Contents Page

    The language of the contents page shows similar properties to the front cover. It also relates to the magazine and what the magazine it stands for. There is six images on the contents page and the rest is text. The main image which is situated on the top left hand side is of Iggy Pop. Due to the front cover and the main story of that issue being of Iggy Pop, its a suitable main image to have on the contents page. The picture is in black white so it makes the rest of the page stand out. In the picture Iggy Pop once again has his top off. However this image is taken from Iggy Pop is performing, its obviously a picture that is taken from when he was younger. Although you cant see his face its easy to establish who it is due to how famous he is and his very famous top off bare chest image. The image shows what the magazine stands for, passion for music, in the image he is practically eating the microphone this looks like he is putting that much passion into singing and singing his hardest. In the image he is laid on the floor, this also shows the magazines and Iggy Pops laid back attitude, he doesn't have to stand up to perform, he can lay down and still give a very successful performance and still have his style and attitude. Below the image of Iggy Pop there is three smaller images all the same sizer and all of different artists. Two of the images shows artists in sun glasses, once again this shows the cool and laid back attitude the magazine has, it also shows the magazine is in date with new artist as its images of new artist and not just the old ones like Iggy Pop. There is two other images at the very bottom of the page they are very small but still see able, they are off less famous artist I think this is why they have been given smaller images, because they are not as important as Iggy pop. If the images where as big as Iggy Pop it wouldn't make Iggy Pop look as important as he really is.

    The layout of the contents page is very logical, it prioritises its bigger stories by not putting them in the list of the other stories on the left hand side, its puts them centre. This so the page is more full and the more important stories are in the middle so readers are more aware whats more important and the running theme throughout that issue. The less important stuff is at the very bottom of the page this is so readers realise its not as important to read or as good.

    The font colours are very similar to the front cover they use the two main colours pink and acid green like the front colour, this shows the magazine has a running theme colour, the two colours are very smart to use because each colour is a traditional colour for either sex, pink for girls, green for boys. Also its very young and playful kind of like what the magazine stands for. The background colour is white, this makes the pictures and the fonts stand out and keeps it clear and sophisticated and more grown up even though the two main colours are quite childlike. Its almost as if no matter how old you are this magazine can make you feel young.

  

The clash magazine-Front cover

Front cover

  The language of the front shows the attitude of Iggy pop off. Iggy pop is known for not having his top on so its almost as if he's carried on his tradition to show of to the readers and that his youth still exists. Also the way he has put his fingers above his head almost looks like devil horns so it shows that he still a rebel and has a devilish side in him. The fact that Iggy Pop also doesn't have an attractive figure and he's still posing with no top on shows he doest care what he looks like and what other people think, its quite vain and big headed. Iggy pop's eyes stand out and are central of the page. This makes readers engaged with the magazine and with Iggy Pop. The blue in his eyes stand out due to the heavy makeup and make the audience feel a connection with Iggy Pop. The dark eye makeup once again reflects the lifestyle he leads, it makes him look like he has been partying all night and living the rock and roll lifestyle although he's very old.
   The font of the front cover is very bold and outstanding so the audiences can easily read the front cover also it uses three colours, pink, acid green and white. This makes the front cover very sophisticated as they aren't using loads of colours also its very suitable for both genders as it uses pink and green. The logo is very cleaver, its on the left hand side so its the first thing you read also because its at the top when its stored in shops you'll be able to see the brand of the magazine straight away. The logo is cleaver and individual because the A is reversed to it blends into the S it looks like one letter when its not, it gives the magazine a quirky edge. The font for the storyline headers are smaller and less significant this so you read the more important part first. The main story is more bold and more colourful so it stands out, so readers are aware that this storyline is more important.
   The layout of the magazine is very logical, at the top left hand side so its the first thing your recognise and read, this is so readers will in future times remember where it is placed and reconsign the label of the magazine straight away, they become familiar with it. The picture is centre of the page so it stands out and gives the magazine its edge and entertainment. The story line headers and on the left and right hand sides of the page so it doesn't take over the picture and its clear top read. They also place them on the front so people want to read the magazine and find out more. The main storyline which will attract readers is at the bottom of the page in a large font, this is because it relates with the main picture and makes then readers aware that that will be the big story, its the last thing you read on the page so you remember it when you buy the magazine.

Clash Magazine

- Independent publishing and company in both print and digital media.
- Also has inputs on interent, fashion  and films.
- Clash magazine aslo parts in many music festivals.
- Clash has made a sgood name for its self in the UK and international title.
- Clash likes undergorund music as well as mainstream.
- Its main genres are rock and Indie.
- It is published 12 times a year.