RESEARCH: Music Magazine Contents Page Analysis'

Q Magazine:

• The images used are fun and cheerful images which could make the reader feel happy when reading. E.G the main image being used, Kings of Leon, shows them all in a group laughing, this make the reader feel as if this picture was taken casually and that it wasn't staged.
• The colour scheme that is used is the typical colours that Q uses. The colours used on this page also link to the colours that have been used on the front cover. E.G the traditional red and white colours that Q uses are used throughout the page.
• A wide range of artists are featured in this magazine, which means that it will attract a wider range of audiences who might not always buy this magazine. E.G different genres of music is featured so audiences wont have to buy a genre specific magazine to read about their favourite artists.
• By using older artists, this will make the magazine appeal to older audiences, and make them feel as if they are still part of the magazine audience. E.G Fleetwood Mac is featured in this issue of Q magazine.
• Well established artists have been used. This will make the reader feel that they aren't restricted to just one type of music artist.
• The layout is a clean uniform design which is the style that the Q magazine normally uses. E.G the text is all in a straight line as well as the pictures and it gives the overall page a nice look that audiences will feel comfortable reading.
• Clear branding is used which makes it obvious that this contents page is from Q. E.G. the Q magazine logo in the top corner shows that it is a Q magazine page.
• The clothes that King of Leon are wearing reflect the modern rock look to appeal to the readers that maybe dress like they do.

Kerrang! Magazine:

• The layout of this page is in columns with as little text used as possible. This makes it easier for the audience to read, as wells as making it easier for them to find exactly what they want in the magazine.
• All of the headings on this page are in yellow, this could mean happiness or energy and will make the reader feel as if that is what this magazine will supply.
• The bold font that is used, is also written out in capital letters which will make it stand out to the readers.
• The magazine attempts to make a connection with the audience by using words such as ‘we’, this makes them feel included in the magazine. 
• This page features many artists which shows that Kerrang! has a varied amount of content in its magazines and will make the readers feel that they are paying a fair price of money for all information that they will get in this magazine.

MOJO Magazine:

• The main image’s clothes contrasts with the background of the contents page, which makes him stand out to the readers more and draws in the readers attention.
• The pull quote that is used at the bottom of the page, is a quote from one of the feature articles that is there to draw the readers attention and make them want to read it to find out what the article is about.
• The title of the magazine, MOJO, is at the top of the page to make it obvious and to remind the reader as to what magazine it is that they are reading.
• The basic colours that have been used are black, grey and gold. The gold colour being used stands out more due to the plain grey background and it makes the page numbers and headlines stand out to the readers so it will hep them to easily find what article it is they want. The black colour used for the names of the artists that the articles are based on and by having this makes it a lot easier to read for audiences to read.