Magazine House Style analysis

Each magazine has its own distinct style and look. This style is the font of the title, cover lines and any text, the colour schemes used, basic layout of the magazine pages, etc. the house style of any magazine is apparent throughout, especially music magazines has it has its own distinct style like Rolling Stone for example, its title’s unique font makes it stand out and easily recognisable. Another good example is “Kerrang”. It’s bold unique style of font is used for its main title, cover lines and pull quotes, this lets the reader know its Kerrang as soon as they see it.

The first thing you notice in the Rolling Stone is the dominant image with the text surrounding it which is very unique. This is used a lot making it very easy to identify straight away. The page also features a “Q&A” in red with a black line going through the top of the page letting the reader know what the article is about. The typography of this however, changes sometimes but always having the red “Q&A” and black line.

 The article page has the Name of the Celebrity (usually a musician or sometimes actor) in the top left corner with a few things the article covers in red and a big bold drop cap to start off the page. Most of the font is Times New Roman, giving it a smart, serious look.

Rolling Stone has names of artists and slogans along the side of the front page. All the text is bold, some being in red or highlighted in black with black lines occasionally on the page. The dominant image takes up most of the page and is always in front of the Title and the text usually made to fit around them 

Kerrang has a very iconic font. The bold yellow typography is easily recognisable whether it’s in the magazine or not. Its grunge and broken look for its titles makes it suit the genre. Each article title has a page number in red next to it to show where it is and stand out. The headings are bold and yellow in black keeping the style throughout the magazine. The page has many small pictures laid out randomly around the page giving it a chaotic look, suiting the style of magazine this is. For popular stories a small star has been out next it to highlight it. 

Kerrang has banners at the top and bottom of the front page featuring pop-culture pictures and things like bands. “Green Day” takes up most of the page with slogans around it. The band is behind the text but in front of the “Kerrang” title as it is already recognisable. Kerrang usually either has a single artist/band or a collage of musicians on its front cover.