Contents and double page spread analysis (preparation)

Group task: analysing music magazines

Contents page analysis

There were two pages of contents, separate double page spreads however ( They weren't present on
a singular DPS). Possibly due to editing reasons or on purpose, emphasise the contents of the first page more than the second. All items were not listed and the contents were split into five sections.
Two sections on the first page and three on the second, they include in order: Features, Cover story,
regulars, "what goes on" and "the mojo filter". All sections had the contents on the right side of the page, this aids natural viewing spectrum (right to left). Accompanying images on the left. Subheadings were bold also the items were in bold font too. Specific issue contributors with small blurb mentioned at the bottom of contents page. Actual text was vertically listed.

First image , very likely to be the main feature. The image takes up the whole of the first page and seems to be in mid performance. Connotations of him almost presenting the contents that follow. Dark background emphasises the written text. Second page contains multiple images drawn our form what is listed in the remaining three sections, gives an idea of what is to follow in the magazine.  The main cover story has its own section and is directly related to the main image on the front cover , "Bob Marley". This along with the features section is on the first page of the contents signifying their importance and worth in the eyes of the reader.

Double page spread analysis.

First page is an advertisement for a live album by a band called "Primal Scream". Second page is a regular article and is from the section "What goes on" from the contents page. It appears to be an article that props up in every issue, and is an interview with three random celebrities interviewed about what "gets them going" in this case the music they love. Question format, the title is in the middle of the page. Tone is very informal , everyday conversation, makes it relatable to the audience and therefore quite inclusive. Actual layout is in columns, and there is a caption with the main image of one of the celebrities "Anthony Hopkins". Jocelyn, another interviews celebrity is almost embedded in her part of the interview/conversation and again gives of friendly/welcoming/light-hearted connotations. All the images are close ups of the celebrities with Anthony's being the largest.
Further emphasises the welcoming atmosphere as it close ups usually mean personal.

This analysis was done by Myself, Remmi, Taylor and Shamini. 
Images of the sampled magazine can be found in the next post.