Similar product research NME front cover- Sam

In the NME front page which I'm researching im looking at the whole front cover to see whats good and what I could use in my magazine. Firstly the masthead on this issue contemplates with the front cover background as the light colours stand out with each other. The main artist which this front cover is trying to show the most stand out with the whole background and masthead. As this catches the eyes of people. The masthead and background doesn't usually suit the NME house style. This shows me that a change to stop the whole thing from being mainstream is good and can help to get more people interested into this magazine. This has helped decide what to do for my magazine as this magazine is one of the most popular around today. Also on the magazine there is indicators on the side of the page which shows a mini contents on the front cover so people looking at the front cover realise what is in the magazine, doing this most people will pick up the magazine and because of that more people will look in the magazine getting more buyers. This magazine seems to be some sort of special addition as on the right hand side of the magazine it states about a award show for the music and that the magazine has chosen themselves. As this is one of the best magazines around people will take in what they say. This has given me an idea of putting in an award scheme and insights on the most upcoming artists. Also on the front cover is an artist. A band member from 'My Chemical Romance' this is what I want on my magazine front cover and artist so this shows the best sort of positioning to put the artist on the magazine front cover to show him/her off well.