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The title BADDIES presents the band in a way that makes them seem risk taking and daring,

which links in with the image of them experimenting in a science environment. The image of the band featured on this double page spread would attract an audience of teenagers as the scene they are placed in is recognisable; a science experiment, very much like teenage readers would do at secondary school. The fact that they are all wearing matching shirts also enforces this school environment, as though they are in uniform. This recognition instantly draws the reader in to the image and therefore the article following it.

The title Radar connotates that this band are up to date, modern day music.

The subtitle NME LOVES insinuates that if NME, the magazine, loves this band, then the reader should too. If a reader buys NME weekly, they may feel obliged to follow the views of the magazine and choose to take interest in this article. The pull quote We all stamp in the spit and that ends up as a puddle of foam and songs sounds very rock & roll and daring, so even if the reader decides not to read the whole article, if they read just this pull quote, they are given a taste of what the bands attitude is like.

The image shows the band in an environment that is not natural to them, as if to illustrate that they lead normal lives and are just like the audience. Where as the picture featured in the corner shows the band performing, at work, in an environment that we would imagine them in as an average audience.

The text in the article is laid out in columns to break the text up slightly, so that the reader does not feel overwhelmed by so much text at once. This makes it easier and clearer to read, making it more attractive for the audience.

The image of the whole band together displays them walking through water, insinuating that they are carefree and almost mirror Jesus in the walking on water idea. This creates an idealistic image of the band so audiences will feel they should follow the band and look up to them. The dark colouring used amongst the images keeps the band very mysterious, whilst the bursts of blue in their outfits links in with the water in the foreground blue connotating freedom.

The smaller close up image displayed just above the pull quote makes it seem more personal as though the singer himself is speaking directly to the audience. His facial expression is rather devilish as he looks directly into the camera with wide eyes, and the lighting shadows over part of his face, as though he means not to reveal too much of himself.

The pull quote used in this article is very suggestive, using the phrase girls to drag them home, describing a very rock and roll life style that these singers lead. Fans of the band, or any reader, may feel that this type of life interests them and they want to read all about it, as it is so completely different to an average persons daily life. The small Q logo in the corner keeps the reader reminded of what magazine they are consuming, so on no matter what page, they are constantly reminded that they arent reading just a magazine, but Q magazine.

The text is laid out in a clear and easy to read manner; the columns separating up what is a very long article and making it appear less daunting so audiences dont feel as intimidated to start reading it. There are many subtitles throughout the text, to illustrate what each section is about, so the reader can easily pick and choose, if they are only interested in/only want to read certain sections.

The title USA got the love is intertextual, as You Got The Love is a song that the singer in this image produced. If readers understand this link, this can make them feel intelligent, or involved, as though they already know something about Florence before even reading the magazines article about her. USA is mirrored in the image as Florence is placed on red and white striped cloth just like the USAs flag. The red and white is alarming and connotates danger, as does Florences pale skin and bright red hair, this is rather attractive to the eye and draws all attention to it. The stance and facial expression of Florence in this long shot is rather casual, although she is posing, its almost as if the camera has caught her off guard, as though she doesnt mean to look so good. Her facial expression is rather innocent, suggesting that she is not aware of the effect she has on the audience; how alluring and eye catching she actually is.

In the subtitle leading up to the article the phrase with America at her feet is used this is portrayed in the image with the American flag underneath her big black boots perhaps insinuating that she can walk all over whatever she likes. The dress modelled by Florence is very daring fashion, which would very much attract a male audience in that she looks somewhat revealing, but not too much retaining her class and respect.

The text of got the love and the D beginning the first paragraph of the article is very classy, much alike Florence, the focus of the article. This represents her in a way that the audience admire she is a strong female figure and even with her stance for the photo she puts this across. This would encourage and attract female readers to the magazine as she is radiating power from every angle. The colour red is strongly associated with power, as well as her firm, confident positioning. Also, the fact that she is being associated with the USA, which is known to be the most powerful country in the world, suggests that Florence should be adored by the audience.

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