Analysis of Music Magazine

There are three main colours involved in this front cover of the source, which include red, yellow and white. Previous issues of ‘The Source’ include mostly red and some white. In this issue of ‘The Source’, these colours have been used only on the front cover although the red has been used in some places within the magazine.

The red colour on the title suggests confidence and the name itself ‘The Source’, suggest it is the start of all information. Also it is promoting itself in this way by meaning that this magazine is the place to get all the information about hip-hop culture and the sports which are included within this culture.

The layout of the front cover is very clear and is certain to grab attention immediately. The title of the magazine is at the top of the cover. The images of the artists are in the middle but cover up a large area of the cover, layered on top of one another. The typography has been placed in the corners and sides. This layout is eye catching because a vast impact is made with the images as it gives the readers an insight into which artist will be involved in this issue.

The images used on the front cover are very ‘central’. The images are of various music artists, both male and female which are coming up in the world of hip hop. The artists are well known and the biggest image on there is of Lil Wayne (rapper). The images have been collaged over each other, although they are all visible and all of them are relatively large, filling up as much of the space possible.

Typography is kept to an absolute minimum on the front cover. The texts are placed in the bottom corner, bottom, top and the right side. The typography has been placed in this way to expose the images of the artists well. The typography is in a bold font to make the text quite clear and attractive. The texts are in bright colours, therefore after noticing the images they are the next feature to be seen on the front cover. The slightly dark background in some areas around the typography makes it easier to notice them too.

The bar code along with the price for the magazine, issue number, year and month released are all very significant features for a front cover of any magazine. They have been placed in one corner of the front cover of the magazine so the main eye-catching images and typography have not been covered and the essential features I mentioned before have not been totally excluded. It is important to have these features on the front cover, as it avoids the reader looking for the price and whether it is the latest issue or not.