Research And Planning: Conventions Of A Music Magazine

Front Cover

Paste is a music cultural magazine.

 This particular front cover appeals to me as I think the colour pallet used links well with the theme that I am approaching. I like the variety of colours used in the logo and the orange/brown compliments the artist's clothing. The composition of this front cover flows, it presents what the magazine is about; indie music, art and culture.

 

Contents

I have researched contents pages from a variety of music magazines. The one I have have selected shows a montage of images who feature within the magazine. I would like my contents page to contain certain aspects of this example: Images of the main star and give an over view of what will feature in the magazine.

Feature Article

I like the neutral colour pallet used within this feature article, black, brown and white compose a vintage look. The mise-en-scene used within this article creates a western theme. Black sunglasses is an icon of fashion, making them look relevant and cool. 

Initial Idea

For my Media Studies coursework I have decided to create a music magazine. My initial idea for the genre is indie pop. The colour themes, layout and font I would like to be vintage and neutral.

I have searched the internet for retro music magazines. Metro Pop has simular codes and conventions that I am looking for. The vintage indie theme will run throughout the magazine. For my coursework I will produce a front cover, contents page and a double page spread. The artist shown on the front cover of the magazine will have a double page article in an interview format. The contents page will also feature this artist along side other conventions that the audience will expect to read in the music magazine.




Target Audience:
Female/Male
16-30
Vintage Indie