NME double page spread

Typography

The font of all the headings are in bold, block capitals so that they stand out amongst all the text and images for the audience. The styles of all the headings fonts connote an urban look, which might signify the personalities and interests of ‘The Teenagers’. This may give the audience an insight into the band and allow them to relate to them. A drop cap was used in the article to give a sense of formality. Therefore, this  gives the impression that the audience may not only be of a younger age, but slightly older as well.  

Layout

The layout of the double page spread has a cluttered affect. This effect may have been chosen to replicate the personality and style of the band. The page is set out so that the main heading is in the top centre above the article and overlapping the image which it is linked to. This makes it easier for the audience. The main image takes up the left side of the double page; the stereotypical place for a image on a double page spread. The cover lines overlap the main image because they relate to the main image. Overall the layout of the magazine is more appealing to those of a younger generation.

Mise en Scene

The mainly black clothing worn in the main image is of an indie-urban style. The style of clothing used in the image might have been used to represent the bands  personality and genre of music. The posters in the background of the image may be deliberately placed at angles to also represent the bands messy youthfulness and teenage interests.

Camerawork

The type of shot used in this image is a long shot from a high angle. This shot might have been used to get a clear image of the setting and the bands  interests. The shot allows the bands body language to be shown which signifies that they are stereotypical teenagers.

Colour

The colours that have been used on this double page  spread do not replicate the typical ‘NME’ colours. You would typically expect the colours to be red, white and black. However the colours used are blue, white and black. This might link back to trying to get the bands personality across to the reader. These colours work well together because white and black clearly stand out amongst each other. Also with the added bold, bright blue  highlighting scattered in places  around the pages , it catches the eye of the audience and entices them to read the article.

Language

The language used in this double page spread is informal and youthful throughout the headings, however in the articles  the language is much more formal. It could be designed this way so that the magazine can attract a wider range of audience. 

Mode of Address

The tone of this double page spread is quite positive towards the band ‘The Teenagers’. This point is backed up by the quote ‘NME LOVES THE TEENAGERS’. This tone is exhibited throughout the article together with connoting the bands stereotypical teenage life

Summary

Overall the content and design on this double page spread has been arranged so that the audience gets a full insight to the band because wherever you look on the magazine you get drawn into it because it has an intriguing style to it.