masthead: the masthead is large and bright and symbolic of the magazine.this is an eye catcher to the readers.

notice over the mast head there is a plug that tells you how the magzines aim is to review and rate the best music which gives you a sense of pride because when you buy this magazine your into the best music at that time.

large picture: the picture is of a famous band member and is pointing and looking at the reader which could be part of the text next to the picture .



notice in the text next to the picture the word free is high lighted in red and this stands out from the rest and is a selling point of the magazine.



there is also another plug on the kaiser chiefs and the aim of this plug is to show you an interesting story or interview which will be inside.

notice how it is highlighted and dramatically stands out from the rest of the magazine this brings your attention to it and lets you know a little bit about a story but only the topic making you want to read more.

Analysis of (new music express)NME magazine.





genre: the magazine is an indie magazine an this reflects the youth of today after related series on television like skins the magazine now targets the main stream and local bands of the uk.the the magazine looks at bands of today and the past but only rock and techno theres never any RnB music or rap its purely aimed at the rock culture in youth today and no other magazine is produced like this.





media language: the font used is bright colourful and stands out from most other magazines.


this is to attract the younger audience and represents their personalility of wanting to stand out.
the text is also large over the image of the band which is probably catching your eyes on to their latest interview and best selling point of the magazine for that month.



representations: the magazine is based on the sex drugs and rock n roll teenagers of today and how many of teenagers follow this life.




representation: the magazine focuses on the culture of the pop rock bands of the day and has done since march 1952 .
the magazine supports the fashoin music and lifstyle in which this culture lives.
also i researched the NME website to dind related links to cd stores and fashion shops.



Audience: looking at the ideology of the magazine its audience is mainly teenagers of the college and university backgrounds