Double page spread analysis - Rock Sound

• The layout of this double page spread article focuses around a main image that takes up the bottom half of both pages. This image is the background to the whole double page spread, and there are some features, such as the boxing device/list on the right which cover sections of the photo. This means when you first look at the double page spread as a whole you are definitely drawn to the centre and background which is covered by an image of the band featured in the article, suggesting the article is meant to be more visual than wordy. The proportion of text to images is definitely not equal on this article, in fact there isn’t much text at all if you compare it to some of the other magazines. The text that is visible is presented in two columns on each page, ensuring there is an equal spread that looks easy on the eye. There don’t seem to be any subheadings on this double page spread as it is not in an interview style. The article title suggests the feature is a regular in each issue due to its caption and unique logo type design. The font used is similar to that of Kerrang! magazine, being basic, but not an old, traditional font, suggesting that those magazines aimed at a younger audience use more modern type faces. The colour scheme of this article does not follow the front cover in the slightest, but seems to take on a similar colour scheme to most of the insides of the magazine, being black and white with red for certain pieces of text and the article title (as this is a contrasting colour it makes these areas stand out and become points of interest to the reader).

• The mode of address of this article is quite informal and fun. The focus of the article is to promote a new artist/band and their free CD included in the magazine so the language used is positive, enthusiastic and energetic. Colloquial language has been used and explicit language avoided, further suggesting the target audience is younger teens. The content of the article is a short interview with a new rock band, the feature focuses on their music only as it is a promotional article, therefore gossip/personal questions are not included.

• There is only one image visible on this double page article and it takes up over half of the space across the two pages. The image seems to have been taken with the feature in Rock Sound magazine in mind. It hasn’t been taken in a studio, but there are clear signs it was a planned photoshoot due to artificial lighting and posed set up. The image is on the page as a promotional aid for the article, therefore the subjects are dressed stylishly and in a manner that reflects their music. I also think this image helps with keeping the double page spread informal and casual, as it breaks up the text and makes it an easier read.