analysis of 3 magazine covers
Mixmag
chase and status
the mixmag album magazine cover is an prime example of a cover that relates to our genre,firstly on the front cover 2 of the most predominant drum and bass artist chase and status.Also mixmag is the biggest dance and clubbing magazine in the world which fits in well as typically drum and bass is played in clubs all around the world.
on the advertisement of the album the same theme and colours are used to promote the cover.
Basement jaxx
Basement jaxx are another set of artist that are similar to our own artist and genre,basment jaxx are a electronic and dance duo a genre that is very similar to drum and bass. typically on their album advertisement for 'Rooty' there is a lot of weird abstract art on the cover as drum and bass artist tend to be more producers rather artist with they're own lyrics
the advertisement poster has the name 'basement jaxx' in a sort of futuristic type of font with different colours running through it which communicates energy which relates to the genre of music, also the space background continuous the high energy theme of electronic dance. furthermore the white gorilla on the front stands out as being unusual which the artist purposely try to get across as typically fans of electric are outgoing party animals this relates to drum and bass as it is also a high energy and dance music genre.
La roux
la roux is a London based group with one main singer, they fit into the category of synthpop or techno pop which is often been described as eerie or hollow. the album advertisement for la roux is very simple an features only the artist looking off the album. la roux relates to our artist and genre as they are both kinds of music associated with club goers.
furthermore the advertisement poster relates to our artist as similarly we only feature our artist on the front of the album
also la roux has a striking look and a bright fiery hair which is shown on the front of the album which is they're unique selling point which is also similar to our own artist 'pkaur blue' which is known for her own blue hair
