This magazine is clearly aimed at a younger audience because the fonts are informal, and the colours are so bright and eye catching. The main image is of a whole band, and not just one person. Though this usually doesn’t work very well, this works because they all fit in without being confined. The target audience for this magazine would clearly be younger people because it talks about anarchy, and the majority of teenagers go through a rebellious phase. The fact that there are various band names listed on the cover would also catch fans’ attention, because they want to read about their favourite bands. Band logos on the cover make it easier for fans to recognise them. The barcode and price is very subtle because it’s in the corner so it doesn’t draw attention away from the main image. The free cd in the corner may also convince people to buy the magazine because freebies appeal to everyone. The masthead of the magazine is always the same font so it makes it easy to recognise for regular readers.
This magazine is aimed at younger adults/elder teenagers due to the fact that the cover looks mature, but the content is aimed at a younger audience. Younger people tend to buy music magazines because they want to stay up to date with what is happening in the music world. The masthead of this magazine always stays in the same place, and in the same font, so it’s easily recognisable. There are only three colours used on the front cover so it’s not overloaded/too busy. The main article stands out more than any other article, but it doesn’t take up the whole cover. The fonts and font sizes are all the same 2/3, which makes it simplistic.