The image used is typical of the indie genre. Usually indie bands use pictures that are untraditional or surreal, with no real meaning. This image conforms to that. It is clear who the band are though because they are looking at the camera, and they are also the main point of focus sitting round the table. The image is quite significant to the content of the article. It talks about the band being self destructive and has a dark feel to it, hence the dark lighting in the picture. It's also taken in a house for the idea of verisimilitude and that the band class themselves as normal people. Language techniques are used like the alliterative "new noise" to increase the readers interest. White is also used to juxtapose the darkness of the image and within the article. It is also a bright colour that will stand out and grab the readers attention, the font used for "The chapman family" is quite a normal, standard font. This conforms to the idea of traditions and family stabilities, hence juxtaposing with the wrecklessness and broken conventions of normality that the reader finds out about when reading the article. A block of text is situated in the middle of the article to break up the text and draw attention to that one piece of writing, it's taken directly from a band member of the "Chapman family". "I've been shot for the way i look before, it's no big thing for me.". Again the idea of non comformity is presented through this quotation, and the idea of carelessness typical in rock or indie magazines. It's also one of the more interesting pieces of the interview, therefore highlighted so that the reader gains interest in the article and wants to read it all, sustaining interest in the general magazine. The actual article is written in three columns with white space again, drawing attention to the smooth continuity and well structured layout of the article. The idea of a standard, normal layout of the whole two pages overall, with more unconventional, dark content could denote the fact that although this band may come across as a simple "family", there is a darker side to them and their personal lives, something readers will be keen to read about.

Red and white is used frequently in kerrang magazine, and this double page spread keeps to that convention. Red and white are bold colours that attract the reader by standing out to them. All the important information is highlighted in red and white and it contrasts with the black background. The sepia tone reflects the music of MCR, gothic opera. It reflects the darkness in their music as well as the traditional elements of gothic music giving the page an old fashioned effect. Quotes are used from MCR, typical of the magazine. This highlights the most important information and draws the readers attention to it. The images are of MCR when recording, and performing rather than a traditional band photo of them stood in front of the camera. This gives the reader more of an insight to the band, they don't normally get to see this sort of thing therefore they become more interested. The images still conform to the rock image, black clothes and dark hair is a common feature in rock bands, usually the type used in kerrang magazine.

The color blue is used in several places, which draws the readers attention to all the different elements that make up the page. The font used is bold and stands out, which almost reflects the type of band features. The teenagers are a new rock band, the music is loud and stands out, mirroring the font used. The language used is extremely informal, for example "Young.. dumb and full of filthy tunes". It's written in a conversational tone to relate to the reader and the language used is quite brutal which not only again reflects the genre of the band, but also grabs attention of teenagers, the main target audience of the magazine. The central image is quite large, and they are situated in a teenage bedroom. The images behind them are mostly of girls which can relate to the interests of teenage boys, this again keeps the readers interest. The central image here differs significantly to a central image which might be featured in an RnB or hip hop magazine where the celebritys featured are often fully made up, well groomed and dressed fashionably. NME magazine has deliberatley chosen a picture of the teenagers looking completely normal, almost scruffy to feature on this double page spread. This sends out a positive message to teens, showing them that they don't have to be glamorous because their idols are, and the aspiration of glamour which is usually present in most RnB or hiphop magazines isn't shown. The idea that anybody can become famous like "the teenagers" is quite an appealing idea to young readers of the magazine, therefore sustains an interest in it. Quotes directly from the band are enlarged in bold to stand out to the reader. The quotes that have been selected are particularly vulgar therefore conforming to the rock image of carelessness and rebellion. The idea of explicit information being divulged is something that can sustain the readers interest in the magazine. Underneath the central image there is a small section called "need to know" which displays somewhat personal information about the band, in a conversational and almost gossip-like style. This idea of gossip is reinforced in the side bar, where other new bands are featured. At the top of the small column it says "everyones talking about.." before showing pictures of various new bands in the rock/indie scene. This makes the reader feel as though they are being included in some sort of gossip or new craze and therefore become eager to learn about this new band.

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AS media brief

The front page, contents and double page spread of a new music magazine.

All images and text used must be original produced by the candidate. Minimum of four images.