Music Genre Research- Classic Rock

'Classic Rock' suggests that this is a magazine about the Rock music industry and it includes the classic rock music as well as the modern. In the masthead, the 'Rock' is bigger, emphasising the importance of the genre and that 'Classic' is small in between two stars, this highlights the word but in another way. The masthead is partially covered, this suggests that the magazine is so iconic, it is recognisable even if some of the masthead is covered. 

The focus of this magazine cover is Matthew Bellamy, the lead singer of the Rock band 'Muse'. This picture of him is a simple mid shot, which is effective because of its simplicity. 

Matt Bellamy is co-ordinated with the colour theme, this is good because it doesn't look out of place and it looks professional. The colours of this magazine are white and different colours of grey, silver and beige, with hints of  different colours like orange and red and blue. Even  This doesn't suggest any particular gender it is aimed at. the colours are simple and not too bright and busy. 

This magazine cover uses a variety of different fonts and sizes. This is effective because it adds depth to the page and it isn't boring by using just one font. The writing is also at different angles and sizes and at different places on the page, this gives a sense of busyness on the cover, which is a good contrast from the simple background picture. 

This edition of the 'Classic Rock' magazine, certainly looks quite busy words-wise, but I think this is effective because it gives the audience alot to look at. It uses words like 'Epic' 'Rocks new royalty' and 'Hottest new bands'. This is good because it excites the reader making them want to purchase and read the magazine.

Music Genre Research- Kerrang!

Rock and metal music magazine- Kerrang!

The masthead is different to different because it isn't an actual word, more like a sound. maybe that's why it is a successful magazine because the name stands out and is an onomatopoeia. Also the word may mimic a particular sound, for example this is a rock magazine so some may say that it mimics the sound of a guitar.

On the front cover, the main person is a famous lead singer from a band 'The Black Veil Brides' Andy Six. So this will firstly attract BVB fans or inform readers about the band if they have not heard of them before.

The other pictures on this magazine tells the reader that it is in fact a rock music magazine. This is because of the people and how they are portrayed. For example, Andy Six has got long jet black hair and is wearing black face paint on his face and black clothing, this would not typically be portrayed on a jazz magazine for example.

The colour theme of the whole magazine is Black, Red, Yellow and White. I think these colours represent the rock genre quite well and none of them (maybe except red which can be feminine) are gender bias. They are all primary colours and therefore stand out and are very effective together. 

The font used on the front cover is quite bold and is all in capitals, it also has a grainy, slightly scratched effect. This gives the impression of and urban feel to it, relating to the genre of music. The masthead has lines through it, giving the effect that is it broken maybe, again mirroring the rock/metal genre, but it is still quite big and understandable to read.

Kerrang! has persuasive words in this issue that would make you want to buy and read more about it for example 'awesome' and 'biggest'. They also have a few exclusives, as written on the front cover, 'Billy Joe gets personal', 'clown reveals future plans' and 'inside their UK comeback'. As fans, people want to know as much about their favourite artists and their lives as possible, and if it is an exclusive to Kerrang! it adds more value to the information.

'5 Awesome posters' are in this issue of Kerrang! This makes readers feel that they are getting something extra for their money to convince them to buy it. 

Music Genre Research- Metal Hammer

 

'Metal Hammer' is the name of this magazine. It is a double entendre meaning a hammer made of metal and the genre of music 'metal'. The mastheads size is very big, with the 'hammer' taking up most of the space and

the 'metal' is just in one part of the 'H'. This suggests that this magazine, taking characteristics of a hammer, is big and hard and not to be messed with. The metal which is written in a handwriting sort of font, suggests an urban and more down to earth quality to this magazine.

On this addition on 'Metal Hammer' the main and only focus on this cover is a famous metal band 'Avenged Sevenfold' so this suggests that this issue is mostly about them. This cover will immediately attracts Avenged Sevenfold fans and regular buyers of the magazine. 

Most of the colours used on the front cover is beige, brown, black and white. This gives the effect of being dirty maybe. That this is purposefully not a 'clean cut' magazine but in fact goes against this image, aiming for a rough, dirty feel, maybe replicating the Metal genre, or what they perceive it to be. Also because lots of browns are used, this could suggest that this is a magazine aimed at men, but it is done subtly so it doesn't restrict women from reading or buying it.

The front cover uses a mixture of different fonts, but they don't look entirly different from eachother. they are all simple and easy to read and all in capitals. This shows that all of the things written on it holds importance.
Some of the writing is written in a clear, clean font, and some is written in a grainy, urban style font. This adds variety on the page so it is more interesting to look at.
 
'"We're building a cult"' because this is a quote it strongly suggests that it is from the band and part of and exclusive interview to this magazine. 'Declare war on the mainstream' says that this band is straying from and fighting against the normal popular music, or even way of life. This is both a statement and a challenge which would temp people into buying this issue.

Music Genre Research- Jazz Times

Jazz Times Magazine

The masthead of this magazine suggests that this is a magazine is a Jazz Magazine. 'Times' suggests that this magazine are for those Jazz moments when you want to listen to it or that it is a reminder of jazz in the past and present.

Of course this is a music magazine so on this cover it would attract fans of 'Rahsaan Roland Kirk'. Also he is playing the saxophone it would attract the musicians.

The only other picture is of a trumpet player called 'Lee Morgan' this could be a feature within the magazine and therefore also attract his fans too.

The colour theme on this magazine seems to be Black, Orange, Blue and White. All of these colours are quite different and contrasting, this makes them all stand out. These colours on a whole aren't considered to be predominantly either male or female so then this suggests that this magazine is not gender bias. 

The font that is used on this front cover is very simple and easy to understand and read. The subtitles and additional information are in different colours and the subtitles are all in uppercase letters. This gives importance to different things.

Some of the words and subheadings on this magazine hae a certain effect on the reader, it makes them want to read more about whats inside and find out more about whats going on the jazz music industry. "Ambitious new miles project" using the words 'Ambitious' and 'new' makes the reader want to read inside and find out what it happening, it creates excitement and gives you a sense of exclusivity.

There are two copetitions that can be ntered to on the front cover. One of them is to win a holiday, and one is to win two saxophones. These competitions apply to different people, musicians and other people who would like to win a holiday. this is a good technique to get people to buy their magazine if they aren't regular buyers because it might just be an impulsive buy to get a chance to win a holiday.

Music Genre Research- Reggae Vibes

Reggae Music Magazine- Reggae Vibes

The masthead 'Reggae Vibes' indicates that this magazine is a reggae magazine and has the 'vibes' of the music.

Because this is a music magazine, having a reggae musician on the cover would be fitting and make sense. Therefore it would attract fans and inform people who are unaware of the musician(s) about their music and work. 

As far as other pictures are concerned there aren't any. On this issue of 'Reggae Vibes' it focuses just the one person on the cover. 

The colours used in this front cover are usually associated with reggae and Jamaica (the origin of reggae)- Red, Blue and Yellow. These colours are not necessarily male or female, but the genre is arguably male influenced. 

The font used on this front cover is quite chunky and is all in capitals, it is also kind of grainy. This gives the impression of and urban feel and it stands out as the font is in the Yellow, Blue and Green colours. This is good because it follows on with the colour scheme and is consistant.

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