How do Music Magazines Indicate Genre?

 Indication of Genre in Music Magazines

There is an incredible differentiation with each and every genre of music magazine I have come across. Magazines which focus on the likes of 'Mainstream' music have the tendency to have a bright, bold colour palette. For instance, 'Vibe' and 'Billboard' contrast to 'Kerrang!' and 'NME', as they have gone for pictures with a rather high contrast level, and have used pinks, blues, yellows etc, all of which are bright and considered to be optimistic colours. 'Kerrang!' has used a lot of black, yellow, and red; these are a lot more dull than the other magazines, reinforcing the stereotype that the people who listen to the type of music of which is the centre of 'Kerrang!', are dark and depressive.

This classical magazine cover denotes a woman holding a violin. Though this is not the connotation, even magazines of which are thought to be consumed by professionals and sophisticated people have hidden meanings. The violin looks as though it is being held like a baby, which is associated with great importance and delicacy. This is a connotation that the violin is precious and important in the music industry, and is probably worth more than an average house. It is a classical instrument, so sticking to the genre attracts the correct target audience. The model looks beautiful and is wearing a classy dress which is often seen in this particular genre, though it is showing skin which relates to Mulvey's 'The Male Gaze' (1975), how even in sophistication, women are placed in the media to ensure pleasure to the male. Even though this is supposed to be a solemn magazine, especially considering the 'BBC' logo is located by the sweet spot, there are still sexual connotations. 

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The masks on the men suggest a mysterious aspect to their personalities. They are masking themselves and this hints at a rebellious phase that encourages the audience. The fact that they are considered to be 'scary', instantly tells the audience that the magazine is not mainstream, they knows that it is of the heavier region, rock and metal. The colour palette is dark and dull, consisting of colours 

Graphology:

Colour palette- dark and dull. Representation of the stereotype of people who listen to the music. 

rebel 

Typography-

Masthead- cracked like a mirror

Font is capitalised

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Grapholgy:

Sexualised position- Male gaze.

Colour palette- pinks, blue water. Yellow and pink font, and white. Feminine. 

Might not be intelligent- use body to attract attention.

Typography- exclamation marks

Lexis-

Ibiza associated with clubbing.