Music magazine cover research 2

This is a music magazine cover, and the main focus is on the boy band 5 Seconds Of Summer. The masthead of the magazine is 'People'. The masthead stands out against the background as its block white writing which is eye catching against the blue background. The font of the masthead is San serif which is clear and neat to the audience. A banner is used to advertise the bands name. The group name '5 Seconds Of Summer' stands out against the picture due to the banner being pink against the dark colour of the bands clothes. Also a pug is used at the top of the magazine 'Collector's special' this is a eye catching feature of the magazine, also because the magazine is a collector's special it will encourage more people to buy it. The photo is a medium shot because on most of the band members you can only see from the waist up. The band are all looking directly into the camera, this gives the magazine a more personal feel as it feels as though they are looking at the buyers by direct address  which is luring people in and to make them buy the magazine as they are interested as  . The colour scheme for this cover is
pastel colours which is contrasting to the band as they are a rock pop band. The photograph is central on the magazine.The image relates to the headline  as the band photographed are the band of the name on the banner. They are arranged by bending into the camera and the image is sharp and clear also the background is clear and in focus. The models are wearing clothes that represent the genre of there band. All the band members are wearing natural makeup and their hairstyles fit in with the genre being pop/rock with cool, funky hairstyles. I like the use of pastels colours on this magazine cover, this is something i would contemplate for my own music magazine. On the cover of this magazine there is only one story saying that the magazine is all about '5 Seconds Of Summer' and getting to know the members. But also on the cover there is a puff  'PLUS! Fun Facts. Throwback looks & much more' this is a lure  as it makes people want to know these facts and throwback of the 
band.

This magazine influences me because i like the use of the pastel colours. I also like the use of the group all leaning in to each other and looking directly into the camera.