AIM: To consider what the purpose of a DPS is and the key features within them as an article

What is a DPS?
A double page spread, 2 facing pages of a magazine where the textual material on the left continues on the right hand side

Looking in NME magazine

A list of all of the DPS:

• ' We <3 Modular' Is the headline of the article. This article talks about a new record label NME is working with and includes bands that this record label has signed with a little bit about them
• 'Introducing the Bland' is the title this article speaks about weather the fame and what comes with the fame, pleasures and pressures, have effected and blunted the edge of 'everyones favourite beautiful freaks' as queated in the magazine

Analysing a DPS about The Killers:

What does the headline suggest about the story?

This suggests that the Killers are not just filling up the music with rubbish songs are playing all their best stuff to give the audience the best time possible

What is the main message of this article?

The main message of this article is about their gig at London's Scala where they played their new song although it was a risk now because of things like Youtube. They are informing the readers of previous events and NME advertising their new material.

How does the first line try to interest you?

'NME is backstage at London's Scala, desperately trying to get a whiff of the new material The Killers have been cooking up for their new record.' That is the first line. This is trying to grab your attention as it mentions The Killers have new material coming out and NME where they're hearing it being performed. They might mention about how good the new material is and may talk about how good The Killers are live.

What % would you say "quotes" are?

I believe the % of quotes are about 30%

One writer who works for the NMe who is called Sam Wolfson, i found some infomation on him
http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/Jotw/sam-wolfson-executive-editor-noisey-vice