NME
Firstly the lead image shown on this NME cover says a lot about the artist. Firstly we're given the impression from his facial expression and the close up camera shot that he's not messing around, it's quite a serious shot, the artist in the shot has no smile on his face and his hands touching his face and his eyes wide open, this shows that he takes his music seriously, he's therefore being represented in quite a serious manner, this use also resembles the headline 'The Streets legend is back. Why so glum?' This makes readers want to find out why 'being back' makes Mike Skinner so 'glum'.
The colour scheme also shows quite a serious side, the organisation of the page also proves quite neat, the colour scheme matches well with the photography. Another classical technique is used on the cover with Buzz words 'Free' poster.
The features on the contents page always have numbers, article quotes and information about the article making readers want to read on, this pays clear attention to the features more so than the regulars which are based on the bottom middle of the page always, giving the readers a better understanding of what is being presented in the features rather than the regulars. This however does have positives to the magazine it shows it changing things up issue by issue they always have fresh features yet still their usual regulars such as reviews, gig guides etc, regular magazine readers therefore know what they're getting when investing in the NME contents page for navigation and new readers are easily navigated by the contents page.
Although the magazine contents is presented quite busily it's still easy to understand and has a organised look to it.
Another thing that is classic to the NME contents page is the opportunity for reader to 'Subscribe' this gives regular readers already subscribing a reassurance and new readers interested a chance to subscribe.
This double page spread on Mike Skinner again represents him in a serious manner, the photography firstly, his facial expression is plain, he's looking away from the camera as if it's not there, his fingers are in his ears as if he doesn't want to hear what's being said to him, we then get the idea that he's quite an independent artist, he doesn't listen to others suggestion, he rolls with his own idea.
By the Heading 'DON'T MENTION THE STREETS' we get an overall impression as to what the articles about, this presents Mike Skinner as a gangster figure, edging away from gangster or his roots, he doesn't want to have anything to do with them any more. The colouring of the heading and the text used is grey, this again has resemblance to the streets, grey concrete and bricking.
Mike Skinner overall being presented quite tough, hard to influence as he wants no mention of streets and independent.
Kerrang!
The cover of this page is very busy and loud. The photography says a lot about the artist immediately, the close up photography draws attention to the artists tattoos, on his neck and his hands, we then get the idea that the Bring Me The Horizon singer doesn't play is safe. His facial expressions isn't a smiling gesture just putting one finger to his lips as if to say shh, however although not smiling literally we get the idea that the artist isn't entirely serious, his eyes almost look asif they're smiling, it's a fun type of shoot, the shh gesture again relates to the headline of the cover 'The secrets behind 2013's most wanted album' so the gesture is simply just an idea of keeping the bands new album quite, these gestures could also transfer excitement towards the new album. The artist therefore is being presented in a fun/excited manner.
The colouring is very brightly chosen, reds, yellows and loud blues, this again relates to the photography, not gloom. As far as the other features on the cover go, the poster and the chances to win tickets again have the ability to get people to buy the magazine, something to draw the readers in if the lead image, band/artist hasn't already done so.
The contents page for Kerrang! Pays attention to both the regulars and features equally if anything the regulars more than the features with the exception of lead photography for the features.
The contents page therefore allows reader to see the feature with photography, giving the readers an idea of what to expect from the article.
The use of a editors letter and an opportunity to subscribe to the magazine used on the contents page also gives readers extra chances to read the magazine more in the future if they're not already regular readers.
The use of WIN on the photography and a chance for reader to win prizes within the magazine also gives the contents page an extra appeal, as it costs them nothing to enter the competition getting the chance to win something again for free would obviously be appealing, especially to the audience of KERRANG! magazine as it caters to a specific genre of music those reading would be interested in the bands/features and regulars included.
The colour scheme of this double page spread again is very bright using yellows/blues and reds, the main fonts are done in capital letter and bold font, relating to the photography of the artist, in the picture he is seen to be shouting, this therefore makes a good link.
The use of the photography showing the artist shouting shows him in a loud light, this could also be a reference to the type of music he makes. The medium close up also shows off his tattoos on a lot of the artists boys arms/hands/neck.
The imagery also relates to the quoting on the page 'I feel more clear-headed, more awake' which he is shown to be. The double page spread therefore presents the artist as loud, there to stand out similar to many of the double pages characterises colours/fonts/headings, all linking with the spread and information on the artist, yet at the same time stays true to the style of KERRANG! by adding the 'News' in the top left of the first page in red.
The photography of the artist Noel Gallagher uses a full body shot, allowing us as readers to get an overall view of him not just as a person but a musician his facial expression is serious this could also show a resemblance to his attitude towards his music, his body language and the way he is leaning on the speak with the quotes inside 'I ALWAYS THINK BIG' and 'GET OASIS BACK TOGETHER NOT EVEN FOR STARVING CHILDREN...' This relates also to his facial expression, he doesn't want to get back with his previous band, not even for a cause such as starving children, this could therefore show his stubborn side and his desire to be an independent artist, showing him in a independent tough light.
The use of the colours on the cover also contribute well to the lead photography reds, black greys and browns, the cover includes small article giving a taster of the content yet the exterior isn't too busy and packed.
All the features included on the contents page for Q have pictures and description with them in comparison to the regulars of the contents which are just numbered with description, this shows that the features are considered more important than the regulars yet both have enough description for readers to be able to navigate themselves around the magazine. The use of a main picture for the cover story also give Q magazine something different, by having a fresh cover story every issue it spices things up for regular readers whilst still keeping things traditional with the regular section.
Again Q contents has a Subscribe section of the contents page in order to give new readers the chance to become regular readers if desired.
The colour scheme on Q's contents page stays true to it's red and black style enforcing continuity into the magazine.
Q uses a photography image to take up the whole left side of the double page spread with a quoting of 'I didn't have a fucking dad' we instantly get the impression with the photography and quote combined that this article is more than just a musical article, artist Ellie Goulding here has gone into personal details of her life and past, something that fans may find interesting. The photography used is quite plain and simple it concentrates on the artist herself with a few light in the background yet still blurred, overall showing the artist in quite a stripped down vulnerable light, discussing topics she's obviously quite sensitive about.
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