A Preliminary Front Cover

I decided to make a preliminary magazine using artists which were already well known so that I could focus on what poses would be best for my artists to make and what outfits would collaborate with my theme the best. Also, I wanted to decide on what colour to have my background as I am still unsure. However, I really like the use of a pastel colour as it contrasts to the dark clothes that the artists are wearing. I do not like the cut of the middle side image as I think that it needs to be a full image and I shall then be putting a border on the image and text of a different shade of blue to the background. I really like the font that I used for the artist names, however I do not like the caption to the artists names.

My Potential Mastheads..

I want to have one of these fonts for my masthead, I do not know which one I am going to choose yet as it will depend on the other fonts that I choose. I have chosen these images as they can show the cracks in the music industry, but my magazine is going to try and fix those cracks to re evaluate what genres mean what and to also cut down on the stereotyping.



The name for my magazine came from the image which can be placed on album covers which says 'Parental Advisory Explicit Content due to swearwords or references to sex or violence. I thought that this was appropriate for my magazine as many artists that will be featured in my magazine have had this label on their album before due to explicit language. Also, the word explicit can mean in detail or everything is out in the open, which i am hoping that some of my articles will be like. Also it can be seen as an explicit view/article about a live show so that you know that you will recieve all of the information and be able

                   to know what the atmosphere was like. 

Fonts I want to use...

Title Fonts.

Action of the time new Font off of: http://www.dafont.com/action-of-the-time-new.font

Decibel Font off of: http://www.dafont.com/decibel.font

American Captain Font off of: http://www.dafont.com/american-captain.font

Tattoo Ink Font off of: http://www.dafont.com/tattoo-ink.font


I have chosen these four fonts for the titles of the pages such as contents. I have chosen these as they stand out and they fit in with the genre of my magazine. This is due to them beinng bold and large (or potentially large). The font that I am most likely to use is the 'Tattoo Ink Font' as I feel that it is the font that links in witht the genre of my Magazine and the type of music that my audience like the most. This is due to the genre of people that will read this are interested in tattoos and body piercings so they will be very familiar with this font, and I am sure that they will like it.

Article Fonts.

Within this article you can find out…Calibri (Body)

Within this article you can find out…Andalus

Within this article you can find out…Book Antiqua

Within this article you can find out…Century Schoolbook

 

I have chosen these fonts as they are clear and bold, there wil not be any troubles with reading the text if it were written in any of these fonts. I am still unsure about which font I am going to use for my magazine.

Another Article that I may use...

Architects Review of Daybreaker.

The quintet from Brighton have exceeded the expectations of critics when releasing ‘Daybreaker’ in 2012, with the slight flop of their previous album ‘The Here and Now’ in 2011, it astounded those who did not believe that they could  thrash the views of those who had shunned their previous album. However, Sam Carter (Lead Vocalist) created wonders with his voice throughout Daybreaker, showing his full potential and that the band was not over yet.

‘The Bitter End’ was a quality start to the album. With the long introduction which could put people off, the quintet throw those who would not agree totally away, with the powerful lyrics even after a fairly dull introduction. However, the pace of the song picks up and slaps you round the face with the image of a committed crowd joining together in chanting the small quantity, but excellent quality of lyrics. A truly powerful song and an overwhelming introduction to the album.

With ‘Alpha Omega’ I can easily predict for it to be amazing to be played live, with the catchy melody a third of the way through, it creates images that the quartet will most likely tear the roof off when it comes to playing that song live, whether it be headlining a concert, or even a small tent at a festival (which would be unlikely).

The guitar skills in ‘These Colours Don't Run’ can blow your mind away; they extend your understanding of the song, which is powerful without fault just like the other songs off of the album. Just like ‘Alpha Omega’ it is most definitely going to be one of the highlights of seeing the band live.

‘Daybreak’ as I predicted is the storm within the album, the lyrics, the vocals, the rhythm and pace are all outstanding. With being the premiere track within the album there is no wonder that this is the song which makes me want to get up and mosh around my dining room even more than the others!

Within ‘Truth be told’ the waved pattern of the pace interrupts the focus of the person listening, as the slow pace does in fact help to show the message, I highly doubt that the ballad form within this genre of music would be a massive hit. However, when the guitar riffs and the pace pick up, it becomes a song which could easily be stuck in your head due to the catchy lyrics every so often within it.

‘Even If You Win, You're Still a Rat’ Wow. What. A. Song. The mind-blowing-breath-taking-jaw-dropping song came as a total shock to me. Yes, the previous tracks had been amazing, but this is a song I would have on repeat for countless days on end and never get tired of it. It is cleverly crafted and exhibited to a point where even other songs on the album do not even seem like they have been created by the same artist.

To me, ‘Outsider Heart’ did not live up to the other songs on the album. This was down to it just not appealing to me, in such a way that the lyrics did not stand out to me. Also, how the rhythm and music were not amazing, but the vocals were up to scratch, as expected. Although parts are catchy and could be part of an excellent live show, I do not predict that it would be a song that most would be really excited to see live. However, with the catchy verses as I listen to it more, it does grow on me, yet I still do not think that it lives up to other songs on the album.

With the slow paced ballad ‘Behind the Throne’ I was not sure of my opinion at first, but then I listened to it again, and it helped me realise the risk that the band was taking. The vocals when Sam cuts into his own singing with a rougher tone are brilliant, it may be similar to what I have previously heard, but he executes it excellently. Throughout the song I was waiting for the pace to suddenly lift to something like their other songs on the album, a style which they have shown before. This did not happen, which lead to disappointment. Therefore, I cannot see it being a massive hit at a live show, just like ‘Outsider Heart’.

‘Devil's Island’ fitted perfectly into the genre and theme of the other songs on the album, again I cannot fault the vocals or talent of the band, it was all brilliant. This song would slot perfectly half way through a set list or a playlist; however, I do not think that it is as good as other songs on the album to be a show opener or closer.

‘Feather of Lead’ has got to be a joint second with ‘Even if you win, you’re still a rat’ for me. As it is easily compatible to the other songs, but has that slight edge over them due to the riffs and catchy lyrics, I cannot fault it. It is one of those songs which Architects have managed to conquer, a song which makes you want to mosh around the oddest of places and not care about a thing.

What a perfect way to end the album with ‘Unbeliever’. The ballad was outstanding; this would be the perfect end to a set. The lyrics were so beautiful and meaningful, probably not what you want to here, but trust me, it’s brilliant. The way that the form of the song changes half way through emphasises the meaning and intensity of the song, I cannot fault it. Most definitely my favourite song of the album!

I loved this album and I would recommend anyone who hasn’t listened to it before. I myself was not a fan of the band before listening to this album, but I will definitely be keeping it on my playlist! Totally worth a buy!

9/10 Rating.

An Article that i may use...

                                                      YOU ME AT SIX – THE FINAL NIGHT OF SIN

The pyrotechnics were astounding. The atmosphere was astounding. The crowd was astounding. The teasing that the band did at the beginning of the concert however was not. My ear drums were bust from the girls screaming getting over excited. Obviously a lot of newcomers who were at their first live show. This was to be expected with the recent gain of fans due to their upcoming ‘fame’.

The lighting within the show was perfect for the songs in which they were associated with, however, they did not play well with cameras or phones as the majority of images that I have seen have been pretty shabby. But I guess that is what the live video is for!

The night was a success in anybody’s eyes, I even think that the bar staff had a brilliant night, much more than what they would have had if the X-Factor had booked it like they were supposed to. Which of course, the frontman Josh Franceschi did mention. Along with adding that someone had said that ‘Rock music was dead’ and then went on to say ‘Does this look like Rock music is f*cking dead?’ to which, of course, there was a massive roar from the crowd who agreed with him, although I do wish that he’d of defined which part of the rock genre they fitted in with, because obviously they are not heavy rock!

The song choice of the concert was a little bit flimsy. This was due to the band playing a lot of old songs, not just songs off of ‘Sinners Never Sleep’, such as ‘Liquid Confidence’ and ‘Playing the Blame Game’. You could both hear and see that people were not too familiar to their old music, which was a shame to me because I was hoping that the crowd would be in awe that they did old songs, due to them not touching many old songs off of their old albums on the tour in March of 2012.

Josh Franceschi definitely proved his right to be a frontman; however this did leave me disappointed that not once did the other members (Dan Flint, Max Helyer, Chris Miller and Matt Barnes) communicate towards the audience besides a little showing off of their instruments when Josh introduced them. It would have been nice to hear them appreciate selling out Wembley Stadium.

A highlight was also when Josh said that he wanted nudity in the live video. This immediately caught my attention, as did it the Mother of two 11 year olds in front of me who did not look impressed. But what did she expect? To know that someone has the power to get thousands of people to strip off for a song left me in awe.

Crash. What can I say? I did fall down with the jaw dropping performance of not only the band, but the crowd as well. I will never witness anything like that for a long time!

My rating: 9/10