Genre Research

•R&B – Vibe, Billboard, Beatz, JAM – Most are either very bright or dark, the main image stands out and covers most of the front page, the target audience would probably be teenagers/young adults based on the colloquial language used.

•Dance – Mixmag, Djmag, Attack – Typically show an ‘exciting picture’ on the front cover (E.G strobe lights, model posed in a dance position), colours used are bright and rich like gold and silver, target audience would probably be young adults as a lot  of the features are in nightclubs and that is also where dance music is played.

•Classical – Classic Music, Classical Music Magazine, Gramophone – subtle colour schemes such as black and white which fit the ‘classical’ genre as they aren’t too vibrant and in your face, target audience is probably the older generation as a lot of the music is slow and relaxing, also use large image that covers the front page, however it is also subtle.

• Rock -  Kerrang!, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer – The colour scheme is dark  and gloomy which mirrors the music, the front page is busy and full of information  such as large titles and images  so it’s ‘in your face’ , the target audience is wide however, I would say it is mainly aimed at teenagers – middle aged people, and typically male.