Colour
The colour in this particular cd cover is incredibly simplistic and void of colour. It could be said that this represents the genre perfectly, as the artists are very much about the musical side, and are typically quite unelaborate in their attire and their attitudes. This cd cover almost has been tinted with a sepia tone, giving the appearance that this cover is dated. This represents the genre of indie rock as they are typically quite old fashioned in terms of their fashion sense. It also shows the roots of which indie rock emerged from (classic rock.) The font also represents these ideas, as it is a simple design with a lack of colour again.
Layout
This particular cover shows the band, performing in a practice room. Our inital impressions of the cover tell us that the kooks must infact be the main focus, as everything else is essentially colourless, and sumbmissive. Each individual member of the band is represented through this layout, although some are more than others. Here we see the drummer in the background, while the two acoustic guitarists (main vocalists) are at the front of the cover. This is typically what we would expect as they are likely to be the most recognisable members of the band.
Image
In terms of iconogrophy this band is very much what we would expect of an indie rock band. We see each member entirely focused on their music, and that is the impression we gain from watching most indie rock music videos (prominantly performance based). This markets them greatly as they are attending to what fans of indie rock music would expect of the genre. We are presented with a series of objects we would also link to indie rock. In the forground we see a guitar amplifier, and a series of unelaborative guitars, again linking to the importance of the music.
Colour
This again represents our ideas about indie rock music. Although two door cinema club could be described as more elaborate in terms of their attire when compared to most bands of the genre (shown in undercover materyn), they have again refrained from using a series of colours in their cd cover. The colour of the title stands out greatly against the background which helps promote the band, this is further enhanced by the cats eyes. We are drawn to this particular image as it is the only form of colour actually in the cover, this means that we are constantly looking at the bands title.
Layout
The layout of this particular cover is more focused on promoting the band. Although the band aren't actually present in the cover, the band name is the most prominant feature of the cd cover, this shows the importance of the band, and the fact that no particular members are focused on in this video, it represents the whole band, which indie rock bands are very determined in doing.
Image
This particular image is quite humerous, and "quirky" and this could represent Two door cinema club quite well. They could be described as a more upbeat group belonging to the genre in terms of their attire and their actual attitudes. This is shown through the vibrant colour in the cats eyes and the font. This suggests to us as an audience that two door cinema club are different from the rest of the bands belonging to the genre, and suggests to the indie rock bands that they are a refreshing change.
Colour
Like the other images this image is void of colour, suiting the typical indie rock mise-en-scene (low key, classy look.) This simple colour scheme could also be due to the fact that Artic Monkeys are perhaps the most well known band in the genre of indie rock today, and so they dont feel as though they have to endorce themselves with a bright cover and random images (such as the cat in two door cinema club.)
Image
The image on this cover does nothing but present this man to us. Previously this cd cover has been critisised and slandered for its content, as smoking is seen as something not to be promoted in todays world. Personally i feel as though this image could actually do the band justice in appealing to their market. It reminds one of the stereotypical working class man, and they are the roots of The Artic Monkeys, thus making them relatable. I also feel that the simple choice of costume (white shirt) shows this man as being an everyday blue collar, worker, which also makes the band relatable, as this male can be genralised.
Layout
This particular layout is incredibly simple. The male with the ciggarette is shown to us centre frame, and appears to almost be making eye contact for us. This is a drawing factor, as it is almost as though the audience are being addressed. We then notice the small Arctic Monkeys logo above this male, a bright white contrasting the dull teal green or the garage door. This shows the importance of the band, and could attract potential buyers. This cover is typically what we would expect of indie rock because it is subtle and discreet, and not an "in your face cover" such as "The Current Will Carry Us" by Counterparts
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