Semiotic deconstruction of NME front cover

The music magazine that I have decided to write about is NME (New Music Express) a well known music magazine focusing on modern artists and bands. The dominant image on the front cover of this magazine issue is the band Muse followed by Muse written in large letters and although it is not the title it is the biggest bit of text on the front cover which suggests that the band Muse are the main item in this particular issue of NME. The picture shows three men of around mid-twentys to early thirtys who make up the band Muse which suggests that this magazine is for young people of teenage years to thirtys.

The band members of muse are all wearing clothes which are in fashion e.g. blazer, cardigen, t-shirts with weird designs etc and even though the cover is in colour the band members are wearing fairly dark colours such as black and grey which is also in fashion which suggests that this magazine is looking at modern music e.g. indie rock.

The title NME is being covered slightly by the image of Muse which may mean that this magazine is well known enough that even a glimpse at the title is enough for people to know what the magazine is. The cover is also dominated by teasers and snip-its of what is inside of the magazine so that people become interested and would buy it because that want to read more.

The band members have average looks on their faces with quite confident poses to go with them and in a way they are sort of representing modern clothing and hair styles.