Double Page Spread Analysis

One code and convention of this double page spread is the house style font and colours. The font of the masthead is bold and capitalised so it is easy to read. The colour scheme is grey, white, black and pink. Having a grey background allows all the other colours to stand out from it. The questions in the feature are highlighted in white to indicate that they are the questions and the answers are in black. This also helps the questions stand out to inform the audience of what is going to be discussed in the article. The important information on the page is in pink to allow it to stand out even more. The colours black and white are very basic which shows the artist is revaling all. The colour connotes being fashionable and modern relating to a glamours lifestyle this artist is living. The colour pink connotes calmness so balances out from the look of the artist and the other dark colours. The masthead is at the top of the second page but also goes over onto the first page. The masthead is a pull quote to entice the audience to read the feature but also to anchor the main image. The subtitle gives the audience an incite of what the feature is going to be about. The beginning of the main article starts off with a long introduction to draw in the audience before the questions begin. The answers to the questions are quite long suggesting that the questions are quite in depth which gives more exclusive information for the audience. 

Another code and convention of a music magazine is the main image which is of the star of the feature. This image connotes the genre of music of the magazine. The tattoos, piercings, the facial hair and the clothing show that the music is quite rebellious and loud such as heavy metal or rock music. Also the image is a mid shot so focuses on the artists expression which is neutral to show he is professional and takes his music seriously. The black mini background of the masthead goes behind the image almost to show that the pull quote came from the artist. 

The layout of the double page spread is another code and convention of the magazine. The main image takes up almost the whole of the first page showing it's importance and to catch the audiences attention. Around the edges of both pages are bright white circles which resemble light bulbs which usually go around dressing table mirrors. This connotes the Hollywood and famous life that singers lead suggesting that this artist does. The text on the second page is divided into three columns which makes it easier for the audience to read and understand. The amount of text suggests that the target audience is mature and likes reading so interested on what the artist has to say as there is only one image. The banner in the top left hand corner of the mise-en-scene categorises the feature into a 'News' section. This then relates back to the contents page as the audience can decide on what they want to read and find it quickly.