NME Double Page Spread Analysis

Blog 16

Hello Everyone,

                Over the next couple of days I am going to be analysing 5 double page spreads, all of the double page spreads I have chosen are about solo artists since I am doing a solo artist I thought it would be beneficial as I feel the double page spread is going to be the most difficult. However, my project is starting to really kick off I'm sketching what my first thoughts about what my front cover, contents page and double page spreads are going to look like. Also, I'm going to be doing some target audience research. Busy busy busy. So there may be some posts about other things in-between my analysis.

So without further or do here’s my first analysis of Jake Bugg's NME double page spread. The double page is split in half with text on the left and an image on the right; this looks organised but other double paged spreads often overlap. The large title overlaps both but sticks the colour scheme. The red text over the black and white image is effective as it stands out and the red bar on the left catches your eye. The shadow on Jake’s face makes him look mysterious and that he likes the lime light but also keeps himself to himself.

The conventions I would consider using would be the title spreading over 2 pages as its clear and eye-catching.  Also, I really like the small indented quote in the article it makes the article feel personal to the artist and the reader. The conventions I wouldn't consider using would be the use of empty space. The large white square in the top left corner isn't being used and quite frankly is there because they couldn't put the title over his face.