The first magazine double article i have analysed is from Kerrang Magazine. It is in a very non-formal style and features a strong "Rock N' Roll" theme throughout. This article is the same genre as the music magazine i am going to produce. The article features 4 images, one taking up an entire page, of the band in the studio and live. This adds a very non-formal and grunge feel to the article. The artice features a side column giving details on the bands new tracks and informing the reader in a non-formal style of language, what they sound like and what to expect from the new album. The article uses a strong colour theme of Red,Black and White, colours commonly associated with rock music. A quote from the artist is given as the headline to make the reader feel like the artist is talking directly to them, this technique is used prodminantley throughout the article.
The second magazine article i have analysed is from NME magazine and contrasts greatly from the first. The article features a full page taken up by an image of the artist, however, un like the kerrang article, this image is not live or in a studio, it is a professional image and features the artist looking directly at the reader, making them feel like the artist is talking to them. Feminism features greatly here as the womens legs are exposed in a pose which is appealing to the "Male Gaze". The article is far less cluttered than the kerrang magazine and has a brighter colour scheme of Greys,Whites,Blacks and Reds. The article has a formal/'eligent" touch throughout appears to be written to attract a more mature audience than the first. The articles spacious layout and colour scheme perfectly resembles the softer style of music it is representing.
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