Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Album cover
On my third double page spread i had a gap at the bottom which needed filling, so i looked at some music magazines such as Kerrang and NME for inspiration of what to put there. I decided to do a review of the artists upcoming album. I noticed when magazines did this they included a copy of the album cover, so that audiences could see what the album looked like, as this not only appears on album cover but is also on mobiles and ipods as the album artwork. I looked at album covers but other artists in the genre such as Florence and the Machine, from this i decided to keep my album cover simple with the main focus on the artists. I included this on the double page spread along with the review of the album.
Monday, 6 February 2012
Album Review Draft
This London born indie star, has only now decided to crack the states. When Bethany George burst to prominence two years ago, with her quirky fashion sense and unique voice, it was hard not to fall in love with her and her music. After her debut albums huge success, she’s back, even better than the first time, with her second album ‘Here We Go Again’, which has everything from indie to rock and even a hint of country, what more could you want? Her first single ‘Feel the sound’ is everything you would expect, with a smooth indie-soul sound paired with beautiful lyrics, its magical to listen to. However. The most impressive use of her singing skills comes on the restrained ballad "Love After War", a live recording on which her extemporisations and vocal flourishes break the lyrics down to a series of stuttered phrases, before smoothly picking up the slack. Overall this album is a great listen, to brighten up those rainy days, or to bring a smile to your face.
Editors note draft
When a lot of people meet Matt Thomas, they really don’t know quite how to take him. Indeed, it’s all too easy to dismiss The Icebergs front mans unswerving self belief as arrogance or plain old rudeness. But, behind that cocky exterior and that razor sharp wit is a man who cares passionately about his art. In this week’s issue if Indiependence, we pin down Matt for a truly intimate insight into one of British rock music’s genuine icons. Matt gives us an exclusive account of his life in the spotlight and talks about his celebrity girlfriends and how he’s not afraid to fight for what he believes in. Whether you’re a fan of the band or not, it makes a fascinating read. We also met Bethany George, who is officially one of the nicest artists out there. Not only has she brightened up our days in the office with her utterly brilliant new album, but Bethany very kindly gave up some of her rare downtime to record an exclusive four track accoustic session for us to give away for free in next weeks issue.
Alternative Front Cover Draft
Whilst working on my original front cover, I decided to play around with the main image, as I wasn’t fully happy with it. I picked this photo because it follows the theme of ‘Indie’, which is included throughout my magazine, whereas the other photo portrayed a more ‘Rock’ image. I will use both front covers, releasing them as a special edition. To compete with all the technology out there such as iphones, mobiles and the internet etc, I will release a ‘double cover’ issue where my target audience can pick which front cover they prefer.
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