Conventions of indie/rock music magazines

• An ordered and mature layout
• Black and white then one or two other colours as a consistent simple layout
• Main coverline overlapped over the image, often in the centre to draw attention to it
• Usually only a few images to keep it uncluttered and simple
• Lots of text in capitals – aggressive feel
• Lists of band names in dead and terminal areas (corners and sides) to appeal to the audience
• Artists and bands in the magazine are appealing to the type of music that the magazine appeals to
• Most text in sans serif to keep it simple and readable
• Often the image on front cover has a plain background to keep the focus on the person
• The double page spread starts with a double page that has large images, a title and a standfirst