SUMMARY OF MAGAZINE CONVENTIONS

Magazine Genre Main colours Style Conventions

Kerrang! Rock music Red, white, black and greys

Bold, angry vibe Crack effect font, bold pictures, use of banners

NME! Rock music Red, white, black, greys, purples

Bold and dark Shadowing on font, simple layout

Rolling Stones Mixed Red, white, black, silver, greys, purples and

yellows

Bold but more of a classical edge

Classical type font, can be quite formal