History of Music Magazines

Kerrang! magazine

First set up: The magazine was first made as a one-off supplement to the Newpapaer 'Sounds' in June 1981. Angus Young from AC/DC appeared on the first Kerrang! cover which was launched monthly. As its popularity rose it went to fortnightly then weekly. As different music genres became more popular, the magazine would change its content to fit the 'bigger' music of the present time. Kerrang! has been through many genres such as thrash, glam metal, grunge, emo and metalcore. Readers have often criticised the magazine for changing everytime a new music genre came out.
Typical content: The music magazine usually features information about bands rising to fame and the recent news of other bands. Kerrang! also features gig information for both small and large bands as well as some letters from fans of the magazine with their stories about 'Rock Grannies' and 'Rock stories'.
Typical reader: Older teenagers to young adults who prefer rock to metal genres.
House style: Colours on the front match colour scheme in the double page spread, highlighting it's significant.  
Producers and distributors: The Bauer Media Group,  Gordon and Gotch. 

NME magazine

First set up: Originally known as 'The New Musical Express', Nme was first printed 7th March 1952 weekly and created by Theodore Smythson as a music journalism publication in the UK. After the 'Accordion Times and Musical Express' was brought by Maurice Kinn, the magazine was relaunched as 'The New Musical Express' was created the first UK Singles Chart.
Typical contents: NME magazine usually features information about popular bands and the members opinions on current events. NME also has information about gigs and performances of bands in different regions of the UK.

Typical reader: Teenage to young adults indie rock readers.
House style: Bold main image. Smaller images in the corner with usually red used.