2. Representation

Many music magazines represent rebellion against culture. My magazine shows this with my choice of band for my front cover and double page spread. I wanted to show this by choosing a band that could look diverse and resistant to other sub-cultures. Within the images and the article in my magazine there is a clear representation of male stereotype. The front cover image includes two young males, showing there are more of them than females in the band making them more dominant. In the article we find out that a male member of the band write their songs which also put him in a dominant position. The female member of the band isn’t a stereotypical girl as she dresses in different Indie style clothing and in a relaxed slouched and uncaring pose just as the males do in the front cover image. The people in the photographs included on the front cover and double page spread are dressed in casual vibrant clothing to give the magazine a comfortable, casual and informal style. Their expressions are not aggressive but not happy showing that they are serious about music and give the grungy look. The photographs were also taken in an urban setting showing that the magazine is aimed at youth groups from cities.