Analysis of magazine adverts

This magazine advert is to promote a live musical show

Composition-
This magazine advert is composed of an image of a female artist and appears to be partially painted with a brush the colours are faded slightly and are made up of yellows, oranges and purples
 It is set on a stained style background which is similar texture to old worn paper and the image promotes a traditional or older art style and connotes messages of an older and more familiar or forgotten music style. The use of circular type stains which connote messages of informality. I feel perhaps making the female artist stand out due to the contract between the older and more traditional style methods with regards to the art style.

stained paper

Old paper texture

The text is white and the text drawn the audiences attention to the more important messages that the media creators wanted to get across these are the:

• the dates
• the word "Essential" which could connote the idea that they must attend
• The name of the band
• the location
• The times 

A magazine advert for a release of an album

Composition-
This advert is a image of the band Arctic Monkeys and include 4 of the bands members. They are sat on a wall wearing casual clothing this is not untypical of an alternative rock band. There body language appears closed this connotes messages that the band members are more down to earth and not as egotistical of other artist perhaps making them more approachable. The order in which they are sat may reflect there position in the band the lead singer at the front and less well known members towards the back. The lighting is natural and is not that favourable to the band, however the use of focus of the photos background pulls your attention towards the band members. The band members are directly looking at the audience showing them as directly addressing the audience. It is set an urban seemingly run down area which could link into the alternative rock genre as some bands sing about inequality within society and this setting could connote this message to an audience.

The text is composed of different coloured, size and similar font styles, this attracts an audiences attention towards the more important text.

• The name of the band is the main focus
• The mention of an exclusive look into a new album
• The name of the magazine