CLASH Music Magazine

Clash music magazine uses very de-saturated colour in their magazines and plain backgrounds with very few cover lines. This connotes to the reader that the musicians are serious and that their lives are not always easy and that they face serious challenges that should be respected by the reader. Clash magazine contrasts magazines such as "Bob Marley Mojo" by connoting the artists in a serious manner.

For example, in the 'devil may care' clash magazine issue, he is portrayed in a golden light which connotes him in a reverential, almost angelic light. This suggests to the reader that we should look up to him and this is emphasised by the low angle which makes the reader look up to him. 

The main splash is often concealed or distorted and the musicians never make eye contact with the reader. This further suggests that Clash put their musicians on a pedestal and views them as important and to be respected.