Analysis of magazine adverts

Analysis of magazine adverts 

Blur (Magazine Advert)

This magazine advert is holds the basic simplistic conventions which an advert should have. The colouring is all very similar within this advert and features an oval within the middle, capturing a photograph of racing dogs inside it.

This advert is not notable for reflecting the genre of the bands music. However, it is out of the ordinary, and does not feature a specific convention, which means it could follow the 'indie-rock' genre - being known for going against stereotypes.

The advert would attract Blur's target audience as it stands out from the bold background colour, and also is not stereotypical for music adverts - going against the other genres.



Kendrick Lamar - Rolling Stone (Magazine Advert)

This Rolling Stone magazine advert features Kendrick Lamar sitting down getting his hair done by another person, who shows their stomach, relating with how Rap/RnB is associated with sexual connotations.

This shot is a mid shot, showing the waist upwards. Many magazine adverts are shot using mid shots, as it means that the shot is still personal without being too far away. Kendrick is seen wearing a black baseball jacket, another stereotypical convention which this image portrays.

The text for this magazine is featured on the right hand side with the main title being "The Trials of Kendrick Lamar". This text blends in with the other main stories for this magazine, not standing out, therefore the image is what the magazine have focused on.



Arcade Fire - Q (Magazine Advert)

Arcade Fire are seen here on the front of Q magazine, a popular indie/alternative-rock magazine. The font and colouring for the headline ('Arcade Fire') is incredibly bold, in the centre of the page in bright contrasting colours.

The band are seen wearing bold metallics for costumes, making it easy for the audience to relate with the band. This also connotes with the idea of their genre as well, because indie-alternative is stereotyped for being unconventional but effective, and doing out of the ordinary things.

This is a long shot, as it features the whole bands bodies in the photograph, also linking with the style of the band. The font and lettering used for the magazine cover are all in bright colours, associating the magazine with the band.

This magazine advert would highly attract the target audience of Arcade Fire as it is bold and fun. The band are seen smiling in silver/white costumes behind brightly coloured text - linking with how indie-alternative is different and goes against the typical cliches.