Double Page Spread - NME

This double page spread by NME involves an unconventional colour scheme, it still consists on the three colour scheme however there are aspects in the image which break this. The colour scheme is used creatively by highlighting key information for the reader in blue, This is so it stands out in contrast to other text. The title “the vaccines” is in block capitals and has a significantally bigger font compared to the other texts, this is so the people reading know the artists immediately when opening the page.

Conventional columns have been used to give it that magazine feel. To take up more room in the text they have used a pull quote in a significantly bigger font, using the colour blue linking in with the colour scheme which looks proffesional. This allows us to get an interperate of the interveiw for people that briefly read through. Kickers have also been used to add to the magazine feel, these letters which start the beginning of each sentence have been coloured in blue, this links again with the colour scheme allowing the magazine to keep a professional look.

The image which is portrayed in the magazine takes up around 2/3 of both pages, this is a large image which draws a lot of attention to the reader. The image includes the four band members of the vaccines which are all breaking the fourth wall by looking into the camera, this can make the reader feel like they are more involved in the magazine which is a useful affect. The image used is also very interesting, this is because the band members arent just stood in a line, they are in specific positions, this could allow the audience to note the importance of each member, for example Justin Young  is positioned at the front which draws more interest to him. All of their facial expressions are serious which links well with the type of music they produce. Along with this the background is quite dirty, like old paper which can be seen to foreshadow their type of music. The vaccines are in simplistic clothing which doesn’t reveal any branding names, the rolled up shirt of Justin can show their kind of style well, so can other clothing items seen in the background.

The overall layout of the magazine is pretty conventional for NME with a main image taking up two thirds of the page. I like this kind of design because I find it interesting, it allows close detail and depth in the image and enough zoom for a valid amount of text.