Firstly, I started with a simple black, white and frey gradient, I applied this gradient over the whole page and decided that it would be my background. I then had to choose a font to use for the masthead, this proved to be harder than I initially thought it would be because none of the fonts looked right so I had to download a different font at home to be able to make this look the way I wanted it to. The font I downloaded is called "Birth of a Hero"
This was the result
Secondly, I decided to add a selling line on top of the masthead along with some cover lines, I added a dateline, barcode and issue number. I then added the main image I would be using for the magazine cover which was a moving subject shot of the main members of the band. On the left side of the magazine I added a piece to cath the eye of the reader which was a free song to be downloaded. I added this here because the left side of a magazine is the side which is usually on display so I needed something to attract the readers attention and pick up the magazine.
This is how it turned out
Finally, I added a main cover and a few more cover lines/stories. I used the word exclusive in order to entice the audience. I then added a banner for the music label RoadRunner are aiming for new heights and this would entice the audience I am aiming for.
Here is the final product
