Research:music Magazine discourse and semantic field

The magazine should have a clear sense of discourse and brand identity.

Linguistic devices:

Create a meaning and relationship between the reader and the text.

Most magazines have a coherent presence or mode of address.

Use lexical language.

Typography should be consistent regarding the colour and type of font used.

What kind of relationship with the reader?

Lexical cohesion:

Links or themes running through the text e.g.
Fashion:Toyshop, New Look.
Band: Little Mix
Artist: Rhianna

Mode of address:

Semantic field- belonging to your genre e.g. charts, top 100, single, release, album.

What is the story behind your article?

New release

Purpose: 

Aspire to the artist

What are you encouraging them to do?

Merchandising 

Representation:

Gender, race, class, age, genre