Tuesday, 31 January 2017

Mixmag front cover - Steve Aoki




Steve Aoki (the model) is centred in the middle of the page showing he is the main feature. He is also in the air, as if he is jumping - this suggests that when you go to a Steve Aoki concert or listen to his music then you will also be jumping. The background of the image is plain which ensures that the reader will be focused on the content.

There is a simple re-occurring colour scheme that is used for all the text. The colours are switched around and the same red colour is used for sub story titles to bring attention towards them. Aoki is also dressed in the US flag which will appeal to the audience and perhaps draw them in due to its patriotic nature. The relatively bright colours also reflect the uniqueness of the "dance and clubbing" scene. I personally also like how the colour scheme is cohesive with  Aoki's clothing (red,white and blue), I plan on trying to replicate this if possible.

I would imagine that the audience of this magazine would be the younger adults as it is a "new" style of music. The clubbing scene also seems fitting for the younger generation as it is mostly linked with them.

Monday, 30 January 2017

Music Magazine Front Covers


  • Large image covering the page
  • Capitalised title with colours that stand out
  • Additional stories on the sides of cover
  • Includes a statement or a question
  • Bar code in bottom right
  • Free CD in top left hand corner
  • Midshot
  • Large text
  • Sticks to a colour scheme

Sunday, 29 January 2017

Hello, my name is Ollie! This is my media blog that I will use to record my AS coursework - producing a music magazine. Initially I am thinking that I will go for a DJ/Dance music style as I like the way that most of them look and wish to have my own go at it.