Analysis of NME Front Cover

Lana Del Ray is on the front of this cover doing a sexual pose so therefore this attracts to attention of the male audience. The background of the magazine is in the theme of the American flag which  represents that she is from America and the colour scheme is the same as the flag.

The magazine also has a puff on the front which states that it features a free poster therefore this is appealing for people to buy as they will receive a free posters with a photos of the Sex Pistols, Nirvana and Bob Marley. This also appeals to a wider audience of the older generation.


The magazine also appeals to a wider audience as there is a new artist on the front of the magazine so this appeals to a younger audience and people who like up coming artists. However the magazine also states that there is other information about older artists such as Sex Pistols, Nirvana, Bob Marley and  Noel Gallagher. So therefore this appeals to an older audience.


There is also a banner at the bottom of the magazine which highlights that there are even more music artists featured in the magazine. this once again shows readers that the magazine aims itself at a number of different fans and genres possible.


The artist that is the main feature of the front cover is descried as 'the true face of a modern american icon'. This implies that this artist is seen as quiet an influence and has much respect where she comes from.