Comparing Music Magazine Covers

There are some clear difference between between Top of the Pops and The Source magazines. As the Top of the Pops is for kids who enjoy pop artists, and the The source id for adults. The target audience is very different from each magazine as Top of the Pops is aimed at young girls around the ages of 9-16, where as The Source is aimed at older men around the age of 25+.  

The magazine featuring Jessy J is a pop genre and the one featuring Dr. Dre is a hip hop genre. 

The masthead for Top of the Pops is a bright and bold font the vibrant colour pink, which appeals to girls as pink is a girly colour and the audience will know it is aimed a t young people. 

The colour pallet for the magazines are completely different