This image is the front cover from Rock Sound magazine, which features the singer Andy Biersack from Black Veil Brides as the main image. One of the first things which is noticeable about the cover is the house style, this being the two colours white and red. Using the idea of red and white, the colours can connote many different meanings, a few of those being; the white gives off the impression that the content will be peaceful, calm and also collected - though it will have a twist, this being thanks to the colour red. Which connotes the idea of blood, danger, and also anger. Thanks to the two colours, and the impressions in which they give off, the audience can gather a vague impression of what genre the magazine is offering to talk about - and give information on.
When it comes to the language of the magazine, the main image on the cover is composed with little lighting in the background. The only light being shown on the singer's face, and the rest of his body. This can connote that the band is new, and upcoming. It's coming out of the dark, and into the spotlight of fame and gaining new fans. It also connotes the idea of the band now being in the limelight of this genre of music, showing how it's gaining popularity quickly. As well as this, the posture and facial expression in which the singer is showing shows rebellion, and also a slight twist of a crazy personality. This can also express the genre of music, it being different and far from mainstream and following the general format of normality. The framing of the shot is placed at a medium close up, which also relates to the idea of the band now being in the limelight, and coming out of the dark. Not to mention the placement of the framing shows the importance of the figure, and also gives a better view on his expression and costume.
The costume is all black, which appears to be just a few shades lighter than the background which can also make the character stand out a lot more. As well as costume, the use of makeup is also key. The makeup gives off a better understanding of the genre, and how rebellious it's nature is - this making the audience once again more aware of what the magazine has to offer.
The masthead of the magazine sticks to the house style, so the font features in white. But the logo surrounding the R is fitting in with the house style as well, by using the colour red with the white. The logo making it easier for the audience to recognise, and it also keeping up the same graphic which features on every magazine cover. The font of the masthead is a simple style; it being bold and evenly spaced apart - this connotes the idea of the genre of the magazine being bold, and sharp. Not to mention it's out there in the sense of it being recognised by many people. With the idea of the genre being bold, it can also explain the style of the music as well - the idea that the lyrics of each song mean something, they aren't just created to make money. The songs explain how the bands feel, and the lyrics connect to the people who listen to the music and the bands.
The costume is all black, which appears to be just a few shades lighter than the background which can also make the character stand out a lot more. As well as costume, the use of makeup is also key. The makeup gives off a better understanding of the genre, and how rebellious it's nature is - this making the audience once again more aware of what the magazine has to offer.
The masthead of the magazine sticks to the house style, so the font features in white. But the logo surrounding the R is fitting in with the house style as well, by using the colour red with the white. The logo making it easier for the audience to recognise, and it also keeping up the same graphic which features on every magazine cover. The font of the masthead is a simple style; it being bold and evenly spaced apart - this connotes the idea of the genre of the magazine being bold, and sharp. Not to mention it's out there in the sense of it being recognised by many people. With the idea of the genre being bold, it can also explain the style of the music as well - the idea that the lyrics of each song mean something, they aren't just created to make money. The songs explain how the bands feel, and the lyrics connect to the people who listen to the music and the bands.
The publisher of the Rock Sound magazine is Freeway Press Inc. who are an incredibly small and independing publishing company - this can have multiple effects on the income for the magazine, depending on how many people are aware of the company. Not to mention the idea of distribution, if the magazine isn't sold in most shops - then the income will be a lot less. One of the main shops which sell the magazine being WHSmith. A lot of other shops don't seem to feature this magazine on their shelves, which is affecting the income for Free Press Inc.
The magazine cover gives off the effect of rebellion as explain above, as well as the idea of being different, as well as thanks to the font styles on certain pieces of text. It gives off the impression of being rough, possibly untidy - also this can also relate to anger, and emotion. This showing that the genre of music which features in the magazine is emotional, the lyrics have a proper and true meaning to them. They're not just threatening lyrics, or a screaming racket. A lot of the songs that come from the bands in this genre are about heartache, and loss - also depression and tough times in life.
The lyrics give off an idea of the target audience, they're different to society and stand out, possibly by wearing different clothing, having a different hairstyle, or just acting differently either by personality or behaviour.
The audience are people from the ages of 15 years old, up to the age of 25 years old. This meaning they have just enough disposable income to afford the monthly magazine, which is priced around £4. The idea of this being that it gives them enough time to save up the small amount of money, to buy the magazine. People who are inbetween those two ages are roughly working class, and aren't working in high class jobs - this meaning they don't get paid a high amount of money, or work plenty of hours a week. Showing they have time to read the magazine when they buy it, and will have enough to buy it without going over their actual budget. The genre of music also adds to audience - going on the idea of being stereotypical people that fit into this age group are the most likely to listen to this genre of music. The idea of an older person in their 30's or 40's that listen to heavy metal, or screamo music is seen as absurd and highly unlikely.
The magazine cover gives off the effect of rebellion as explain above, as well as the idea of being different, as well as thanks to the font styles on certain pieces of text. It gives off the impression of being rough, possibly untidy - also this can also relate to anger, and emotion. This showing that the genre of music which features in the magazine is emotional, the lyrics have a proper and true meaning to them. They're not just threatening lyrics, or a screaming racket. A lot of the songs that come from the bands in this genre are about heartache, and loss - also depression and tough times in life.
The lyrics give off an idea of the target audience, they're different to society and stand out, possibly by wearing different clothing, having a different hairstyle, or just acting differently either by personality or behaviour.
The audience are people from the ages of 15 years old, up to the age of 25 years old. This meaning they have just enough disposable income to afford the monthly magazine, which is priced around £4. The idea of this being that it gives them enough time to save up the small amount of money, to buy the magazine. People who are inbetween those two ages are roughly working class, and aren't working in high class jobs - this meaning they don't get paid a high amount of money, or work plenty of hours a week. Showing they have time to read the magazine when they buy it, and will have enough to buy it without going over their actual budget. The genre of music also adds to audience - going on the idea of being stereotypical people that fit into this age group are the most likely to listen to this genre of music. The idea of an older person in their 30's or 40's that listen to heavy metal, or screamo music is seen as absurd and highly unlikely.
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