This is a double page spread in an NME magazine. I like the layout and structure of the two pages. One side is filled with a picture of the artist, making her the most important thing in the article. The writing is very small making it seem more formal and giving more information. This use of USA in the background gives a sense of big thing happening. The story is about how Florence Welsh has been made succsessful in America.

The body language of the photo is powerful. With the way she is sitting on the American flag like she has conquered it. Her harsh black outfit with black high heels, portrays she is feminine but intimidating at the same time. She is looking straight at the camera, giving her a more aggressive, challenging look.

By the way the font is laid out it looks like NME wanted us to think it said 'USA got the love', which may mean that Florence and the Machine is now selling her albumns in America and is an up and coming star in the USA.

Contents research

I chose a contents from an NME magazine for ideas and inspiration for my own magazine. I like this contents page as I think it is original and interesting. I like how NME have highlighted the best stories, reviews, and news. I also like how it looks neat and organised making it look more sophisticated. The thing I like about it best is how they have used more imagery than words which I think makes the contents page more vibrant and interesting.

The pictures range from just pictures of the artists on their own or people performing on stage. This gives a mixed idea of what is in the magazine, is it a gossip magazine just focusing on the artists lives or is it all about the music?

My photo shoot

Target Audience.

I have chosen to look at NME as inspiration for my music magazine. I am hoping to be able to create a more feminine version to attract more female readers ages between 17-25.

Analysing NME front cover!

My front cover photo

 This is the photo I have decided to choose for my front cover. I think this photo shows attitude and by hiding her eye it adds a sense of mystery making the readers want to read on.