Double page feature article of the Vaccines

 Title 
The title of this article is bold and eye catching in order to grab the readers attention to the name of the band staring in the article. The purpose of this is also to familiarize the audience with the name of the band making them more famed and recognizable.

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On this double page spread, i would say that approximately 75% of the article is the faces of the band- the image. This not only is the first thing that the readers draw there eyes too but is the first thing they were imagine when hearing there name or music. This is why the image is so important as it promotes the artists and there indie style and demonstrates the high significance of the band as they cover the majority of the page. Especially in this image, two of the artists are holding there guitars emphasizing the sentimental value of their instruments. Not only this, it reiterates the idea that 'they are the biggest guitar band of 2011' as said in the subheading of the article. 

The artists are staring directly into the camera however they are not posing, my interpretation of this is that due to the seriousness of there look suggests they are committed and serious to their music and feel they do not need to pose to demonstrate their passion for music.

Columns
The columns are short and snappy, as it appears to be easier to read. In addition to this the pull quotes at the start of the columns I believe are a certain kind of bait as it  makes the reader want to the know what that paragraph is about..

Graphics
The colour themes of the article give a sense of vintage themes due to its gritty and washed out tone, these tones and themes are similar in comparison to The Vaccines behavior and sound. Although, there are tints of blue around the article which add in a modernizing effect. 

The structure of most magazine articles featuring indie bands looks as if the page has been stuck or glued together, especially in this one. This suggests to me that the bands are not bothered about the style or appearance as they simply want to please with the sound of their music and be completely independent. 




   

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