As always I started with a guide layout to make sure everything is lined up and looks professional. I think I will put my masthead and main cover line on the left in line to make that side look fuller as I don't have that many stories/features to fill it.
Like that. Notice that I've used the same contrasting black and red colour palette to stand out from the white background. I have based the cover line off the NME one as its very large font size of the name I think captures the readers eye and it's obvious that it is the main feature. I have also put the issue number and date under the masthead as it looks neat, compact and the info is easy to find for the reader as it is next to something eye-catching.
