Textual Analysis - Covers 2

Q Magazine

Overview>>> Q magazine is a monthly music magazine published by Bauer Media Group. The first issue came out in 1986. This cover is the March 2009 issue. On the cover is the lead singer of rock band, The Killers, Brandon Flowers. Also on the cover are cover lines which state what bands or artists are featured in the magazine. This immediately catches a readers attention. It was one of the first magazines which set it self apart due to high standards of printing and photography. It is also well known for its compiling lists. This issue focuses on the cover artist/band, The Killers.

Ideology>>> The ideology behind this magazine is that it relates to people of older generations to give them an insight of current bands and artists. The creators of the magazine wanted to bring something to the market which would appeal to the older generation of music fans. Giving them a clearer sight of new acts. The magazine consists of things such as interviews to gig dates and information.

Media Language>>> The language used in this magazine is very appropriate to its chosen audience. There is no slang used. It is more for readers who want to read detailed and in depth and its related to an older audience.

Representation>>> Q magazine represents all types of music coming from males and females. It involves many types of music genre like rock to hip hop. It represents groups with a range of interest in different genres.

Audience>>> This magazine first started on the basis that technology was evolving however not everyone was moving with it. It was brought out for older consumers so they'd get an insight on current artists.

Genre>>> The magazine is aimed at alternative music. It covers quite a vast range of genres as we can see from the acts featured in the issue.


MOJO Magazine

Overview>>> MOJO is a sister magazine to Q magazine. It is monthly and its first issue was issued in 1993 by Bauer Media Group. It is known for its free gift and the gift is usually a cover mount CD which relates to the current theme of the issue. This particular issue id dedicated to the anniversary of Motown.

Ideology>>> This magazine was released because of the following success of Q magazine. EMAP were looking for a title which would cater for the growing interest in classic rock music. The cover attracts fans of many genre however mainly rock based genres and classic rock.

Media Language>>> The magazine is quite formal, there is no slang. The magazine is known for its in depth coverage of artists.

Representation>>> MOJO magazine includes acts of both sex's however a little more of male. It represents the classic rock genre as we can see from the featured artists. It relates to the more older audience.

Audience>>> The magazine is aimed at the older market. The articles are very in depth. The magazine consists of artists of the classic rock genre which older people would be more familiar with.

Genre>>> The magazine relates to classic rock music. It features articles of both popular and cult acts. It also covers rock acts such as AC/DC to new and 'left field' acts.


VOGUE Magazine

Overview>>> VOGUE is a monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine published by Condé Nast Publications. VOGUE first issued back in 1892. 18 different countries world wide have their own version of the magazine relevant to their own style. The magazine is most famous as a presenter of images of high fashion and high society. It features articles not only about fashion but also art, culture, politics and ideas.


Ideology>>> The magazine wants to put across all the up do date information about current fashion. It gives out a very strong message that fashion makes a woman. All of the covers of this magazine have had women models apart form the April 2008 cover which had basketball player Lebon James on the cover along side supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

Media Language>>> The language on the cover is very relevant to what the publication to do. 'Vogue' actually means taste at a given time. The magazine definitely related to its name as it is a fashion magazine which informs its audience in the latest trends.

Representation>>> VOGUE represents high end fashion for women. It is an advirtisment mechanism as most of the magazine is made up of adverts of new season lines. Most models used in the magazine are female due to the fact that it is a magazine which directly relates to women.

Audience>>> The target audience for this magazine is women maily of ages 18 +. Basically anyone who is a fan of high fashion. This publication mainly targers fans of high fashion who are part of high society.

Genre>>> VOGUE is an extremely popular fashion and lifestyle magazine most commonly dubbed 'fashion bible'. It is aimed at anyone in fashion. It also includes articles on other things such as politics and art.

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