Top of the Pops was first started as a TV shows where popular artists would play their latest track to be released into the chart. They would count down to the number one spot. The magazine was then released as an extra for music gossip and interviews.The masthead of Top of the Pop is more different compared to the other mastheads I have described and talked about, mainly because the music genre is Bubble-gum/Teen Pop. The masthead features a bright blue colour, which connotes to being pure something In which the readers are seen to be.The font itself is in capitals however the ‘S’ shows a swirl to give a more laid back effect for the reader.The word ‘Top’ is also empathized by the use of stars, which shows that Top of the pops is the best pop magazine to read, and persuades the read to buy it. The Circle which features the ‘of the’ reminds me of the top of a microphone in which they sing into, which it is relevant as it being music magazine.

Billboard magazine is a popular American music magazine, which features music such as pop and R&B. The masthead features the font being Large and in black however the circular lettering is coloured in ionic primary colours. This allows the masthead to be easily recognisable to the reader. The circular colours also remind me of old style disc, which would be played on record players. This also related to music in which they feature by being known for representing powerful musical legends.The word ‘Billboard’ itself refers to the large adverts, which is shown around the country, which the public can view and give their views on the topic. This shows to me that billboard magazine is very popular and is known being the music magazine you should read due to their chart success (being in the top 100).

The Kerrang masthead is featured in capital, black typography which displays to the type of music rock is and the bold, distinctive sound. This captures the reader’s interest of the masthead and the way in which it is displayed.The masthead also features slashes in the text, which makes it look broken by the connation of the magazine featuring loud rock music. Rock stars are also known to smash their guitars, which also symbolises the shattered broken effect.The masthead is also consistently featured in this bold, capital font in black however the rest of the magazine is featured in bright colours which connote them being loud and striking something in which the music does. The colour black is present due to the colour typically being associated with being a ‘goth’ and them listening to punk or rock music. The word ‘Kerrang’ itself sounds like the sound of a guitar being played very loudly and suddenly which produces the striking and bold sound which kerrang is displaying and the music it is featuring.