Analysis of Music Magazine Analysis of Music Magazine Contents PagesContents Pages

Contents page NME (SEPT 2009) ANALYSISThe date is required to show when the issue was published.

The subheadings and page numbers continue the colour scheme of black white and red. The subheadings match the masthead.

Contents with description and page number give audience insight into each feature in the magazine.

The masthead on the contents page follows colour scheme of cover and the same ‘NME’ is used.

Main image is related to the article below. The two are anchored together by the same image which is related to touring and live music.

The band index lists all the artists featured in this issue. The page numbers are a different colour to the band names because they need to stand out so that readers can easily see where to turn in the magazine.

The image has been put in a frame with a drop shadow to make it look like a photo that has been dropped on the page. This relates to the nostalgia of live music

Editors introduction to contents of magazine gives the reader and insight into what is featured in the magazine. Readers should feel that they can trust the editor as they have a major role in completing the magazine.

Advertisement for subscription on contents page suggests that the magazine is so good, you’ll want to sign up to receive it every week before you’ve opened it.

The contents page is laid out into 3 columns which contrast one another so that they are clear and easy to follow.

ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS PAGE 2 (Q Magazine, October 2008)

The masthead on the contents page follows colour scheme of the cover.

The features of this issue of the magazine are separated from regular contents so that the audience are attracted to them.

The list of monthly features is much shorter, which suggests that the magazine focuses on new music and current news.

Image from main article in this issue is also the main image on the contents page. It is accompanied by a page number, title and pull quote to make it more appealing to the target audience.

This section lists the reviews of albums, gigs, DVDs, books and other medias related to music. There is a puff to make the target audience believe that the critics in Q magazine are reliable and at the top of their game.

The layout of this contents page categorises all the contents to help the target audience find what they made the purchase for. It is effective because it makes all parts of the magazine look important.

ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS PAGE 2 (Mojo, December 2009)

Masthead is the same as the front cover.

Issue number and date are on the contents page in their own banner to keep target audience reminded about date and issue

Not all contents are listed on this page. Only the features special to this issue are listed. The cover story is separated so that it appears more important. Each of the features has its page number, a title and a description so that the target audience know exactly what they will be reading.

The main image is from a high angle and it is edited so that it appears that the person is standing in front of the text. The contents wrap his left side so that nothing covers his outfit

The pull quote and description are linked to the main image on the age which advertises another main article separate from the cover story.

Key features required on the contents page of a Music Magazine• The masthead of the magazine, continuing with the same

typography and style.• A large main image that accompanies one of the features in the

magazine• A list of contents, which can be divided into categories such as main

features, every month, cover story, news, reviews etc.• A colour scheme that continues throughout the magazine and the

front cover.