2. Contents page NME (SEPT 2009) ANALYSIS
The masthead on the The date is required to
contents page follows colour show when the issue was
scheme of cover and the published.
same ‘NME’ is used.
The subheadings and
Main image is related page numbers continue
to the article below. the colour scheme of black
The two are anchored white and red. The
together by the same subheadings match the
image which is related masthead.
to touring and live
music. Contents with description
and page number give
The band index lists all audience insight into each
the artists featured in feature in the magazine.
this issue. The page
numbers are a different Advertisement for
colour to the band subscription on contents
names because they page suggests that the
need to stand out so magazine is so good, you’ll
that readers can easily want to sign up to receive it
see where to turn in the every week before you’ve
magazine. opened it.
Editors introduction to contents of
magazine gives the reader and
The image has been put
insight into what is featured in the
in a frame with a drop
magazine. Readers should feel that
shadow to make it look
they can trust the editor as they
like a photo that has been
have a major role in completing the
dropped on the page.
magazine.
This relates to the The contents page is laid out into 3 columns which
nostalgia of live music contrast one another so that they are clear and easy to
follow.
3. ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS PAGE 2
(Q Magazine, October 2008)
The masthead on the
contents page follows colour
scheme of the cover.
Image from main article in this
issue is also the main image
The features of this issue of on the contents page. It is
the magazine are separated accompanied by a page
from regular contents so that number, title and pull quote to
the audience are attracted to make it more appealing to the
them. target audience.
The list of monthly features is
much shorter, which suggests
that the magazine focuses on
new music and current news. This section lists the reviews
of albums, gigs, DVDs, books
and other medias related to
music. There is a puff to make
the target audience believe
The layout of this contents that the critics in Q magazine
page categorises all the are reliable and at the top of
contents to help the target their game.
audience find what they made
the purchase for. It is effective
because it makes all parts of
the magazine look important.
4. ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS PAGE 2
(Mojo, December 2009)
Masthead is the same as the
front cover.
The main image is from a high
angle and it is edited so that it
Issue number and date are on appears that the person is
the contents page in their own standing in front of the text.
banner to keep target The contents wrap his left side
audience reminded about date so that nothing covers his
and issue outfit
Not all contents are listed on
this page. Only the features
special to this issue are listed.
The cover story is separated The pull quote and description
so that it appears more are linked to the main image
important. Each of the on the age which advertises
features has its page number, another main article separate
a title and a description so from the cover story.
that the target audience know
exactly what they will be
reading.
5. Key features required on the contents
page of a Music Magazine
• The masthead of the magazine, continuing with the same
typography and style.
• A large main image that accompanies one of the features in the
magazine
• A list of contents, which can be divided into categories such as main
features, every month, cover story, news, reviews etc.
• A colour scheme that continues throughout the magazine and the
front cover.
