Music Magazine Double Page Spread Examples

This is an example of a music magazine double page spread, you can see clearly that the text is separated to either side and does not run down the middle, this is done as if the text was crossing over the page it would not be clear and easy to read. The colour scheme for both the title and the costumes worn match and provide an attractive and appealing colour scheme. The text on this page is written in a serif font. The main image on this page is that of the popular band Black Eyed Peas, all wearing quite unconventional clothing compared to what they normally wear whilst performing, this show them as being normal and they differ to there stage persona. The front man of the band (Will.i.am) is the only band member that is in focus this gives the reader the idea that he is the most interesting and important. The colour scheme itself is nothing special, rather dull and boring colours are used, yet they do stand out as they are contrast to the back round and the text. On the right hand side there is a section of the text that has been highlighted, this has been done as it displays a more important and interesting piece of writing.



A you can clearly see the main colouring on this double page spread seems to be that of blue, black and white. These colours are extremely eye catching and draw the readers attention significantly. Looking closely at the text I can see that it is written in a mixture of both serif and sans-serif fonts. The text colour scheme generally follows the black and white simple colouring effect, with contrasting background this gives the words clarity on the page. The page itself has a rather informal tone, as the text is irregularly scattered around the page with some of the text being tilted or canted to one side. The image on the left hand side also aides the informal tone as the image displays a band in quite a laid back pose. Most of the text is written on the left hand side and the main image is located on the left hand side this is to provide information about the band on the right and displays a iconic image of them on the left.



Although I don't actually know who this band is a believe them to be quite dark due to their clothing and the setting of the main image, looking closer at the band members in this picture the faces of the individuals seems sad and glum. The main colour scheme on this page is that of black and white, two very contrasting colours which makes the text itself stand out more prominently. The text itself is written in both serif and sans serif fonts which work well together, this page is not at all flamboyant yet the colours and the fonts work well together to make the page all the more suitable to its target audience.

Music magazine contents examples

On this particular magazine contents page there is a mixture of both sans-serif and serif fonts which gives the magazine a formal yet informal context, we know this as it is a music magazine. There is a variety of colours, reds, blue, whites and blacks, all give the page a bright and attractive appearance. There are two images of people who could have been interviewed by the magazine or a story or article has been written about them. The larger image fills up most of the right side of the page which gives the idea that this could be the main subject or story in the magazine, it is a picture of a band which could mean they are rather famous or have recently shot to fame. The actual title of the magazine is just one letter (Q), and has been used as a symbol across the page or as a sub-title, for example, the Q review. As with most contents pages the information or story listings are written down one side of the page, on this particular magazine it is written down the left hand side. As most of this page has a sans-serif font, we can see clearly when serif fonts have been used, on the left hand side with the heading OASIS SPECIAL!, this stands out as it is larger than most of the other listings, a different colour and is written in serif font.


We see in this picture that the main colouring is predominantly a bold pink and there is also a mixture of serif and sans-serif fonts. Although this page seems rather crowded the contrasting backgrounds make the text stand out and its very clear to read. The fonts that have been used are rather flamboyant and give the impression that this magazine is informal and quite fun. The topics and stories have been clearly listed down the middle of the page with the first and main story being above them in a larger bolder font, there is a star shape surrounding the number one one the first story this basically makes sure that the most important story stands out more than the others, as the main story is no doubt a currently popular and successful band or solo artist. There is a large advert at the foot of the page on the right hand side, it is music related as it is advertising a voucher which entitles the recipiant to have a £2 discount on entry to a place where live music is being played.

Music Magazine Front Cover Examples

This is an example of a popular UK music magazine called NME.

The mast heading is clearly displayed in the top left hand corner of the page, it is written in bold red lettering it is an example of sans serif font. The main cover line on this page is in the centre written in a large red test this is an example of a serif font, this is the main story or interview in this magazine so that is why it has been written to attract the readers attention. The image beneath the main cover line displays a picture of the band muse, this is a very popular rock band in the UK trying to promote there new album. There are various other coverings across the page which show what stories lie within. The bar code on the bottom left of the page tells us that this magazine is for sale across the UK. The main colourings of this magazine are predominantly bold red colours which are contrast to the images which are displayed. This magazine is generally directed at those who attend festivals and have particular interest in rock music. The cover lines usually have something to do with a specific band or upcoming albums, this will attract people who find new music and contemporary bands appealing.

This is a conventional rock magazine which is sold both in the UK and in various other countries. We see straight away that the main colouring of this cover is a crimson red. The title itself is written in a bold white colouring so that it stands out from all the red cover lines and background colourings. There are several images on this cover displaying various rock bands, however the main subject is displayed as a large image in the centre of the page, this gives the reader the impression that this band is the main story in the magazine. All of the text on this magazine cover is written in a sans-serif font. The font gives the idea that this isn't a formal magazine and is directed at those who are specifically interested in rock music. This magazine has no sell line, however the bold lettering and attractive colouring make sure that this magazine draws attention and is purchased to excess. As with many of the covers of kerrang, the main picture at the centre of the cover page slightly covers the mast heading, this makes the reader focus more on the cover stories and the pictures being displayed.

As with the two previous magazines the predominant colouring is a bold red. There is a mixture of both sans-serif and serif font across the magazine cover. The mast heading of this magazine is located in the top left hand corner of the page with a bold red background and written in a white serif font, this has been used as contrast so that the mast heading stands out to its background. The cover line is located at the centre of the page it seems to be drawing a lot of attention and is written in a serif font which and extends to the foot of the page, with a large sans-serif font in bold white writing shows the most noticeable or most famous band which is involved in the story or topic the cover line is describing. The colouring of this cover varies from whites to blacks and also reds all being very bold and contrasting to one another. The band Kasabian is the main image on this magazine, one of the members is holding a guitar that seems to be in flames, this could suggest that they are a very popular band at that present time and that everyone who is interested in music want to know more about them. There are two other images either side of the main picture, they show two other popular British bands who have been interviewed by the magazine.

There seems to be a pattern emerging here, it seems with most music magazines that the main colourings are reds, whites and blacks. The mast heading itself is red with some cover lines also being red, however the majority of the cover lines are in a bold black colouring, most of the text on this particular front cover are in a sans-serif font and are written entirely in capital letters, this give the audience the idea that it wants to grap your attention yet it is not at all a formal magazine. The background of this magazine is a plain white, this encapsulates the main image in the centre of the page, making it stand out from the text and the mast heading. The text itself is contrasting to the background and the picture, so this makes it catch the eye and stand out more. The main image on the page (as with many magazines) over laps the mast heading which adds even more attention to the main image which seems to be the main story or interview within the magazine.