Reflection Point : What Have I Learned About Independent Music Magazine Front Covers?

 I have researched two different indie music magazines and their values when it comes to the composition of their front covers.

Both Magazines feature their masthead in a signature style at the top of the page- though The Wire's mastheads are not exclusively in one standardised colour. Both magazines' straplines are above the masthead- RnR just displaying the genres of music they discuss, and The Wire with a more unique slogan. A common theme is the main coverline being anchored by the image (which takes up the whole page) putting a spotlight on one artist or band. The typeface of the magazines stays consistent throughout the different issues. They also list the featured artists on the front cover in a list down the side.