The magazine has used images for the main articles, so kings of Leon have the biggest image which is at the top of the contents page; it is also near the heading which symbolises the importance of the article. The main articles that were featured on the front cover are at the top of the magazine with the cover story, so that readers will find it easier to locate their specific read. The images are beside the title and page number of the specific article, so readers can distinguish the different articles. The images support my initial findings about the style of the magazine as it shows different artists which show variety, which would then attract the intended audience- who are music buyers over 25 years old, both genders as there are a lot group bands e.g. the sugababes and the kings of Leon which both appeal to the male and female audience.
The colours that are used are mostly red, white and black, the fonts are clear and bold, and this shows that the magazine has a house style due to the same colours and fonts used on the front cover; these colours would also then appeal to the target audience as red, white and black are colours mutual for both genders. The contents includes the page number on the top of each article title then after it is a little summary of what is included in the article so readers would know what exactly is in it, some also include quotes from the article which then makes it eye catching as readers would want to know what is in the article. On the right hand side of the contents it is titled ‘Q review’ where they have reviewed new albums, reissues, live gigs and films. This then gives the audience a clear and direct view on where to go if they want to read a specific article, it is also very informative as it keeps the readers up to date, so they know what has been happening in the music industry. It also says ‘The world’s finest music guide’- which then makes it eye catching as it says the ‘world’s finest’ which then makes it very impressive for the magazine because it is the greatest music guide in the world. The layout of the contents page appeal to the audience, as it is set out in columns and the background colour is contrasting with the text; this then makes it simple and easy to read. The pictures do not overlap any text which makes it very distinctive to read, and readers can associate what pictures go with what article.
On the left hand side of the page is an advertisement that links to the main article; it is an ad for the new album for ‘Kings of Leon’- this then shows that because of their worldwide comeback that they needed to have them on a double page contents spread.
The magazine logo is placed on the top left hand corner; it is quite dominant as it stands out this then shows readers that it is a famous and well-known magazine as it has such a big logo.
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