Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Masthead comparison


All in capitals and “smashed” like the music’s so loud it broke and the name ‘kerrang’ sounds like the strum of a guitar. Suggesting kerrang’s about heavy rock music. Also the WOB is really contrasting so it stands out more.


Whereas smash hits is all lower case and smooth edges suggesting its pop music. It’s in two colours to separate the words but isn’t so contrasting.
 Reader profile for my music magazine.

The reader for my music magazine will be anyone in the social status from A-E,  between 16-21 who loves alternative music and are passionate not just about the music they listen to but the bands as well.  In their daily life they play an instrument, are in a band or experienced with music in some way and they go to gigs and festivals all the time. They also go to college or university so they can get experienced in what they want to do. Their room is covered in band posters and most of their clothes consist of band t-shirts and jumpers because they like showing off the music and bands they like/ listen to.

They value their education and friends. Their aspirations are to get through college/uni, go to as many gigs and festivals as they can in their spare time but also take time out to relax and game and play music. Therefore their lifestyle is very busy, educationally and socially.

NME DPS analysis

Kerrang! DPS analysis

NME contents analysis

NME front cover analysis

Kerrang! Contents analysis

Kerrang! Front cover Analysis