DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD DECONSTRUCTION 1

This double page spread from NME magazine focuses on the band 'White Lies'. Firstly, it demonstrates that this band would fit the typical genre of NME magazine as an 'indie' band  thoroughly due to the colours used - especially in the image itself. The dark purple underlining of the article title against the dirty white background reflects the common colours in this magazine - low key, dark and almost dull. NME magazine does not use bright colours often, as this simply would not reflect the focused genre of the magazine. The composition of this dominant image has the three band members in low key lighting, with specific spotlights ('limited colour palette'). The spotlights create shadow in the image and may be used to reflect how this particular band are currently in the spotlight of their genre - for example they may have released a new song, album etc which is causing them to gain attention and popularity. The image has a caption which is used to give anchorage to the audience - in this case, the names of the band members. 

The article title, which is a pull quote from the interview, is highlighted to engage the reader. "We Want Kings Of Leon's Career" pulls the audience in as they may be intrigued to read more about this less known band, who are aiming high. In addition to this, the title would also grab the attention of Kings of Leon fans, which due to the genre of the magazine, would be high. To reinforce this even further, this is the boldest part of the double page spread, capitalised and underlined. 

Below the article title, we see the strap-line, which adds information to the title. There are only two other aspects of the article highlighted in purple, these being the name of the band and the interviewers name; this is used to aid the audience with an understanding of what the article will include. In this case, the almost comical strap line explains "Their Mission" and "Their Message", this fun way of explaining what the band are up to would draw the audience in rather than a typical and boring explanation. 

A drop cap is used at the beginning of the interview to demonstrate to the reader where the text begins. I think this drop cap specifically engages the reader more than others, as usually the drop cap would be a letter, in this case it is the number 4, as the article starts differently with a time as oppose to the band name or typical opening lexis. Before discussing Kings of Leon and their career, the interviewer states a little about the bands songs and previous album, which would further engage fans of the band to read on. The density of the text is kept to two columns on this page, to give the reader an introduction but to not say too much straight away. Similarly, the pace of the text flows and is easy to read, and the register is aimed at the audience and is compatible with the age group - informal yet informative, with comical aspects and an easy pace.