Magazine Front Cover Analysis

The second magazine cover I have decided to analyse is ‘NME’, in which they have also chosen to feature ‘Paramore’ on the front. The background is considerably plain compared to the bold colours with the different fonts on the page. For instance the contrast of the bold headline ‘Paramore’ is stretched infront of the whole band in bright pink writing will catch the readers eye automatically.

The four male members of the band are placed behind Hayley Williams showing she is a more dominant figure in the group and also is more known publically. This might be because of her unique identity, including her crazy style and her bright orange hair.

The masthead is obviously ‘NME’ as this is the name of the magazine brand. It is also a main feature on the page as it is in bright red and is the only other form of colour other than the pink headline.  The masthead is covered, however as it is such a popular magazine it is very recognisable anyway.

The target audience is left as a considerably open range as it is obviously for people aged around 16+, and people that are into rock music. However it is questionable, which gender the magazine is targeted at, as both woman and men enjoy rock music. Nevertheless the structure of the magazine itself (the bold fonts and layout) presents itself as being a more masculine magazine.