Pop Genre Magazine Conventions

1. Band/ Artist Name: With the bigger artists the name is often written in plain text and not emphasised so much as the artist is easily recognised. The name is usually placed around the image of the artist or slightly overlapping so more emphasis is put on the picture. 
2. Colour: The colours tend to be associated with the artist and is often with female artists, pink girly colours or bold colours that emphasis power. There are often not a wide range of colour and is usually subtle. Although some artists have a bold colour theme that stands out.
3. Font: The text tends to be a simple font and not striking so it doesn't take away attention of the image.
4. Photos/ Images: There are usually photos of the artist/ artists in the center of the page and with women, they are usually shown looking sexy in revealing clothes to act on 'male gaze'.
5. Record company: The record company is not normally mentioned unless it is a new act.
6. Critical quotes/ ratings: The bigger artists usually don't have ratings as they are already well known. Newer artists trying to break into the industry tend to have critical quotes/ ratings to try and promote them.
7. Target Audience: The advert/ magazine page tends to be directed at men with the idea of the 'male gaze', but will also be directed at women as they will aspire to be like the artist. It will also appeal to fans of the artist or to those that enjoy the genre of music.