Codes and conventions of a music magazine double page spread.

Image: One image usually on the left. Signifies aspects of the artist/band/article.

Date and page numbers at the bottom.

Byline: Article and photo.

Drop capital for first letter of the article.

Title: Short and snappy.

Stand first: Bold paragraph underneath the title/above article.

Drop quotes: In big letters to stand out from the rest of the story.

11pt font.

Informal mode to connect with the audience.

3/4 columns.

Consistent colour scheme.

Artist's name in bold/highlighted writting.