Music Magazine Contents Page Analysis #1

The contents of 'Q' magazine feature a bold title along the top centre of the page. This shows the audience what the page will contain and also shows the magazine's logo and issue number. The text 'contents' has been brought forward of the 'Q' logo as it is more important and needs to be recognised more. Also, if the audience have bought the magazine the awareness to what it is will already be there and therefore, the logo is not as relevant to the page as the title.

Featured down the left hand side of the contents page are the features, the main feature being in a larger font and also more bold that the ones below. To the right and contributing to the main feature are a selection of images of 'Kings of Leon' which links to the 'on the cover' section. This features backstage images of the band preparing for the photoshoot which gives the audience more of an insite to the bands life, and also makes them feel more involved in the shoot and leaves them with a greater connection to the band.

The main feature tells the story of 'Kings of Leon' and engages the reader by linking the story onto pages throughout the magazine, "full fighting story on page 58...", making the reader want to know more. The text also links with the shoot, "if only the followill caln would stop clouting one another with bottles... full fighting story on page 58," as 'clouting' and 'fighting' have the same tough connotations and also connotes the rugged feel that Kings of Leon portray.

However, the other features are shown different. The name of what the article is concentrating on is featured in bold and below, instead of background information about the band/artists, is information about what will be featured within the article, and also 'Q's views on the feature as a whole. By including a personal thought this makes it seem more personal and draws the audience in by making them either agree or disagree with the comment made. The title of each feature is in bold, helping it stand out from the paragraph underneath.

Featured in the bottom right of the page are two double page spread images, giving the audience a more clear idea of what is featured in the magazine, as appose to just writing which is not as clear and doesn't give the audience an accurate image of what will be featured.

Towards the bottom half of the page are smaller elements which include 'Q's website, the issue month and also a website where you can subscribe to the magazine. This, subconsciously, makes the reader want to visit these websites and find out more about the bands featured and also the magazine.