Vibe magazine.
This magazine is of the urban/r'n'b genre. 'Vibe' is quite an informal word, and is most probably used by the sort of audience the magazine caters for. The title is in a bright colour to attract the audiences attention. It uses the same colours throughout the cover which gives it a professional look, as the colours arent clashing. The model is rap artist 'Lil Wayne' who is pictured on a thrown in the center. This represents a cockyness and an arrogance, as he is center of attention, thinks he is the best and should be feared (like a king) which he frequenty states in some of his lyrics. This attitude is common with this genre of music. He is crouched with a smug expression on his face, which may add to the arrogance. His head slightly covers the title of the magazine, which shows he is the main seller.
The audience is mainly people aged 16-25, as some of the artists shown have explicit lyrics. It’s aimed at young, urban followers of the hip-hop culture.
The contents of this magazine feature columns of musical culture, celebrity guests, celebrity gossip, upcoming and new artists, and also clothing. It’s a young, trendy magazine, aimed at a younger market, who strongly believes in music.
PopStar magazine.
This magazine is of the pop genre. ‘Pop star’ shows that the magazine is mainly about pop music and mainstream artists. They mainly produce music about love, or happiness without any explicit lyrics as their main audience are younger and are girls. They use alot of bright colours, that clash together, which shows its aimed at a younger generation. The cover shows no organisation, however it doesnt need to be in order to sell, as children and young teens don't care, and are easily bought. It is covered in pictures of the latest popstars, which is what sells. The pictures mainly consist of medium close-ups, with not alot of font.The audience is mainly younger girls aged 7 – 13. It’s aimed at girls who may like make-up, Disney channel, Pop Party Cds (etc.)
The contents of this magazine contain celebrity gossip (e.g. latest couples), television programmes, and posters, usually of Disney channel stars.
Kerrang magazine.
This magazine is of the indie/rock genre. The word ‘Kerrang’ is an onomatopoeia, which refers to the noise made by an electric guitar. This name suits the magazine as most artists which feature have electric guitars involved in their songs. The models are the two main members of indie band 'Fall out Boy'. They are pictured in a medium close up shot, posing with comical facial expressions, which connect to the subheading 'rock's odd couple invade the UK!' They also are covering nearly the whole of the magazine title, which is taking a risk, however you can still tell exactly what magazine it is, which shows they can afford to not have the title showing, as the magazine sells itself. The colours used are quite mellow, such as white, pale blue, and yellow, which show its for a more mature and laid back audience, and not so in your face as a dance or pop magazine.
The audience is of both genders, with a sort of emo/goth approach on life. They may like to be different to shock or to rebel.
The magazine can be for any ages, mainly from 16 as some lyrics are explicit.
The contents of this magazine are interviews, news, gigs, posters and reviews.
