Front cover analysis, Groupie - La Roux

 

The mid shot gives a very intense aura because of La Roux's glare to the camera. The head is positioned square on as if trying to intimidate, this relates to the serious expession, it makes the reader feel there is something intimate to reveal.

 

The indie look, attracts the indie readers, the styling is basic with its colours but clothing has a lot of detal, like on the collar. The white corresponds with the white of the magazine title, to pull everything together and relate them the each other. The feel is very simplistic.

 

The colour scheme parallels sky and clouds. It could show that at the time of the issue, La Roux was on a high in her career and feeling like she is floating in the sky. It can represent the mood of the artist. The shades of blue contrast with the white of the clothing and the paleness of the face.

 

The magazine title is on top of the image where as in more recognised magazines the magazine title underneath as if there is no need for it to be shown as people know what it is. It is as if they are trying to raise awareness of their brand.

 

The target audience would be the niche because she has an alternative take on music. They would have to be soley interested in La Roux because the magazine doesnt advertise anything else on the front that could persuade the public to buy it. The target audience could also be sophisticated because the head line is in french 'Bon Appetit' and you'd need to have the knowledge to understand what it means.

 

I won't be using much of this for my magazine because I think it's really bland and abit boring. It doesn't show the audience what will be inside of the magazine other than that of La Roux.