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Magazines.
Depicted here are three examples of magazines in the music industry. Although
they focus on different genres and artists (reggae, rock and country), they all follow a
similar layout; the featured artist taking center and majority of the page with the text
Music Magazines colors and fonts fixed to their style. This could be a reference to those artists taking
spotlight (a visible light source is typically behind said performers, with is like a
spotlight).
The magazine title typically is a pun or reference to the artist, with the Queen one
having the title of We Will Rock You; a direct reference to one of their most iconic
songs.
Quotes in blurbs and subtitles surround the main photo typically praising the
artist or discussing controversy; which is used to get the reader curious on the
articles.
Most video game magazines have a retro feel to them; with mascots
and character models from the 1990's depicted and the font choices and
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colors referencing older video games. This is to attract a wider audience;
both appealing to young and older generations of fans. The older fans
would receive nostalgia from seeing the magazine whilst younger and
eager fans would be curious to learn more about the origins of modern