I have aimed to attract my audience in numerous different ways; through the style portrayed through the artists is a main one as people take style inspiration themselves from artists. The cover image is the most simple, but the images on both the contents and double page spread are more the style which I had aimed for, which the audience would potentially have; thus, attracting them to the magazine.
In order to attract the audience to the slightly different genres (rock, gothic rock), I have used specific colours and patterns; the black and purple leopard print can be related back to ‘70s punk, so this could appeal to and address people who prefer the punk rock genre, therefore they would want to buy the magazine to read about bands such as New York Dolls, Sex Pistols and The Ramones or more recent ones such as Sum 41, who are generally referred to as pop-punk. This could also appeal to an older audience, as there would be some who are still fans of Sex Pistols, for example, since they were together.
The use of the cover model’s James Dean t-shirt was to attract people who are appealed to classics, or original gothic rock; stereotypically liking bands such as The Cure, Siouxsie & The Banshees and The Damned, due to the creativity, model and often described as “morose” aspects of their music. Though, of course, all bands that would be featured in Delve would be extremely creative, they each have their own distinct sound and lyrics. The cover model is also pulling a specific pose; confident, yet her facial expression is hardened, looking melancholic, attracting readers who may reflect this themselves.
Another way in which I attracted the audience was through bands other than the cover one; their taste would potentially be similar to the bands inside if they like the ones listed. In the double page spread, I have mentioned bands such as My Chemical Romance, Green Day and A Day To Remember, which would address fans of post-hardcore or alternative rock/punk rock.
Ella. Whack a few picks in here and annotate them, at the minute you're too text heavy and that means you'll never get into level 4 as you need to demonstrate more in terms of ICT use. Include picks of 70's punk etc, this could be a really interesting post if you get the pictures on it.
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