5. Lead Singer: I used dark eyeliner and
dark lipstick as dark
make up is very often
seen in bands of this
genre, especially
Layered vests are often seen
females. Dark make up
within the indie roc genre,
is considered as an
especially a mix of black and
important part of the
white. I also thought the zip
rock image and
was a cool touch because
conforms to the codes
zips, chains and studs are all
and conventions of the
typically seen in indie and
indie rock genre.
rock bands, featuring in
magazines such as NME and
Kerrang.
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As the lead singer I felt Clara common amongst
should stand out against the rest female rock musicians
of the band members, as is and is often a symbol of
typical in many magazine rock music.
photo shoots as the lead singer
is often the most well known. The ripped jeans are
So I decided to make Clara’s typical costume for an
costume the most colourful. The indie rock band as they
purples of the skirt and tights suggest a carefree, laid
underneath her ripped jeans back attitude as well as
are still quite subtle, where as seeming quite rebellious
the bright pink Doc Martens with which are both values of
the colourful laces stand out the indie rock genre. The
against the darkness of the rest skirt over the jeans is an
of hers and the band’s unusual combination and
costumes. makes her appear quirky
and unique.

6. Guitarist:
The lose black tie with this
costume is a way of
In keeping with the monochrome taking what is normally a
theme, a typical convention of very formal piece of
he indie rock genre, Beth wore a clothing and making it
black leather jacket with black casual, which suggests
skinny jeans and a white vest. the band are rebellious
Tightness of jeans is a large factor which again would
in music genre, and skinny black appeal to my target
jeans are typical of the indie rock audience as this is a
genre so they would keep with value many indie rock
my genre and the target fans will have. It is also a
audience would recognise and stereotypical female roc
connect with the band’s image item of clothing, and I
as soon as they see it on the got the idea from the
cover. This is also the same for reference picture of
the leather jacket, a typical Katherine Moennig . It
symbol of rock music. would therefore make
the band and my
magazine appeal also to
a female teenage/
young adult audience as
they may feel they look
up to or can connect
with them.
Wearing black converse
which are often worn by
indie rock bands. They are a
classic brand and are very
recognisable.

7. Bass player: Izzy’s short, choppy black hair with the
slightly shaved side gave her the perfect
image for the band – it is unusual and
stands out, which are both ideals of the
indie genre.
I used a guitar pick as a
Leather jacket
prop because it is what
again very typical
the band member
of the rock genre.
would use to play and
Appears tough
so creates the link
and casual, giving
between them and
a ‘not to be
them playing live
messed with’ vibe
music which is very
which would
important to the genre
appeal to the
and my target
target audience.
audience. It also makes
the band appear
authentic.
Chain necklace also
is a stereotypical item
of the rock and indie
genres again
creating a tough,
rebellious image.

8. Drummer:
Used lots of hairspray in her
hair to make it stick up and
give it an ‘organised mess’
look, which goes with the
ripped jeans in making a
casual , laid back
Li piercing again typical appearance which is typical
of the genre as many of the genre.
rock and indie rock
bands have piercings. A
lot of people of the age
of my target audience
have piercings as well so
this would appeal to As with a lot of the band
them by making them members, I tried to mix smart
feel like they could and casual clothing – so
connect with the band in Maggie is wearing a blazer,
the magazine. but with the sleeves rolled up
to appear more casual and
over a plain black vest and
chinos, creating a casual,
indie-rock but slightly
‘dapper’ look.

9. Keyboard player:
Glasses go against
the rock genre as
they have
Ramones Band t-shirt connotations of
which is a very well being quite and
recognised rock band that hard working, so
the reader are likely to this contrasts to
know about. T suggests the the typical rock
band on the cover are image and
influenced by the band on because of this it
their T-shirt, causing the conforms to
reader to believe they will stereotypical indie
have a similar sound and rock styles.
so are more likely to like the
band and be interested in
it, making them therefore
more likely to buy the
magazine. Again mix of smart
blazer and casual
skinny jeans to create
the typical indie-rock
look for the band.

10. Main prop:
Electric guitar. The fact
that it is electric suggests
the roc/indie genre. It
creates a sense of
realism and authenticity,
making them look like an
actual band. It could
also be used to suggest
the live element of their
music, which is an
important part of the
indie-rock genre. Live
music is also important
to the target audience
of my magazine.