Existing Contents Pages Analysis

The conventional list layout of the magazine’s contents makes it easy for the reader to find what they want to read quickly.

Each section of the magazine has been partitioned into different categories making it aesthetically pleasing, and adding practicality.

The large bold ‘Contents’ heading means that the audience will instantly recognise that it’s the contents page, if they are looking for it.

There are preview images from different articles within the magazine, allowing the audience a look at what is inside, while also making the page more aesthetically pleasing.

The over crowded page may connote the fact that there is a lot to be explored within the magazine, and stimulates the audience to read on.

This quote is in large writing which means that it stands out on the page, it is followed by ‘Kirk Hammet, Metallica’ in bold, which draws attention to the big name.

‘Inside this week’ written at the top, in large bold font clearly shows to the audience that this is the contents page.

The box in red makes it stand out. They have done this as it draws attention to the advertisement. Not only this but it conforms to the traditional colour schemes used in indie magazines, and is the colour often related to Christmas.

This is not the conventional layout of a contents page, however it works well as it clearly displays each feature of the magazine in partitions of the page.

‘Plus’ suggests that there is even more for the audience to get exited about, drawing them in further.

Usage of the word ‘fucked’ draws the reader’s attention, as it is a word which is considered offensive, which adds a sense of excitement. It may also be used to connote the rough and gritty lifestyle the magazine reflects.

As is conventional, the date is clearly displayed on the content page.

‘Murph’s’ interview is put in the centre of the page, and is much larger image than the others in order to show that this is one of the key features of this issue.

The ‘Q’ logo is used on the page, which makes it fit in nicely in terms of layout and colour scheme with the front cover.

Matt Bellamy wears a silver suit, which is a very alternative style of clothing, possible connoting the out of this world and spacey theme that Muse’s newer music pushes for.

The picture of Matt Bellamy takes up most of the page, which clearly draws attention to him as he is the key feature of the issue.

He’s also not making eye contact with the camera, which suggests an element of coolness and lack of authority, which many Q readers appreciate due to it’s young audience.

Red, black and white are used all the way through the page, which are the classic colours of indie music.

The action shot used of the man jumping from the water draws the readers attention as it is exiting, and goes against the mundane images you’d expect to see on the contents page of a music magazine. It is also slightly tilted to one side, possibly suggesting that the feature is wacky or different.

The classic column layout seen in most music magazines has been used to display the features clearly.