Pixies NME Cover

The simplicity of this magazine cover is very effective on the audience. By keeping the cover page very basic and the text very minimal, the audience draws their attention to the Pixies band being featured. The use of their black clothing on top of the white background of the image makes them stand out even more, and it feels quite personal for the audience. In addition to this, one of the band members is reaching their hand out, showing an attempt of friendship and introduction, again making the audience feel engaged on a more personal level. 

The shot used of the band is effective in this case, and I would like for my magazine cover picture to come across as very personal and eye-catching for a young person. I may do this by ensuring that the model is giving eye contact with the audience, as it draws them in to what is being shown. 

However, the text is too limited on this magazine cover and I feel that this makes it look more like a poster than an actual magazine cover.

Also, young females would like more colour and different font sizes and more aspects of spontaneity on a magazine, to give the impression that the magazine is fresh and fun (which is my intention). This NME cover is very basic, unlike other music magazines. 

But, the use of sans serif font is something that I would also like to consider using, because it makes the magazine seem less "serious" and I would like to achieve this with my magazine's house-style.