RESEARCH: Music Magazine Feature Article Analysis'

Q Magazine:

• The Q logo always appears at the top of the page, reminding its readers that it is a Q magazine that is entertaining them. 
• The 'E' letter at the start of the feature article is done in the same way that the logo is presented, white lettering with a red background.
• The way that the feature article is laid out makes it much easier for the readers to be able to read, and their is just the right amount of text so that the readers don't get bored with it.
• This is the first interview that this artist has done with Q magazine and it is purely about music. This just show the passion that he has for this. As well as that he is being honest and this will help in the future with selling records.
• At the beginning of the article is says "Fresh-faced", this is a form of alliteration and makes it more enjoyable for the readers to read.
• The mode of address for this article is formal. They refer to him as Ezra and not by his first name. As well as that this article uses big words and complicated sentences which further shows this is a formal article.
• The main image of this article is George Ezra and helps to show what the article is about, he is the centre of the image and it introduces him as a new artist. This image is fairly large however the image doesn't take up as much space as what the text does.
• The pull quote used is positive and will make the readers want to know more about him.

Q Magazine:

• From the feature article picture, the readers are able to get an insight into the relationship that this band has and it a rather friendly feel to it which will draw the readers in and make them want to read the article. 
• By having the smaller picture in the corner of the first page and having the larger feature picture it makes the reader think that the old Kings of Leon are making a comeback to the music industry.
• The pull quote used on the page stands out to the reader due to its colour and size. This will be one of the first things that the readers will see and it will help them to decide if they want to carry on reading this article.
• The colour scheme of the page is traditional Q magazine colours, and is the same throughout the magazine. This helps to create a consistency with the readers.

Q Magazine:

• This feature article uses all the main colours that usually represent Q magazine. By using these traditional Q colours, the images used here are not overpowered.
• The big main image of Cheryl Cole makes it very clear to the audience just who this feature article is based on and by having this image full page may also be used as a poster by fans of the artists.
• Using a white background for the main image helps to make the image stand out more as she is wearing black clothing and also gives it a kind of 3D effect.
• The large C used on the feature article itself represents the first letter of the artists name and by doing this keeps up a tradition that they have acquired. It also attracts the readers attention due to its size.