Interview And Double Page Spread Research

On my double page spread i will have to include an interview with my given artist, so have decided to research in to what goes in to an interesting interview, and what kind of questions are asked to keep the reader interested and engaged. Looking at different interviews, i have learnt that an article will normally start with a brief description of what the interview includes and who the artist is. The questions are simple and keep to the point and the majority of the answers are witty, funny or lighthearted, although this does depend on the formality of the magazine. I have noted that the heading and subheading are normally the name of the artist and/or a quote from that artist.

1) I have taken a liking to this magazine double page spread with the black eyed peas because i am very fond of the layout. The interview is lighthearted and also quite short and the picture is eye catching but also suggests who the main interview is about by fading out the other three members of the band. The interview uses lighthearted questions and answers, and the questions are outlined in bold to separate them from the answers. I also noticed that there is a quote written in the center (in bold) and another title 'Will he, Wont he?' in similar colours to the outfits 
 worn. The photography is good, showing each member of the band equally and well spread out on the page. I like and will take inspiration from this particular magazine double page spread because although it is quite plain it all fits in to the theme and goes together to attract and engage the reader. 
2) This magazine double page spread featuring 'The Vaccines' has one of the best layouts i found. I really like it because of the image, title and interview which is quite informal. It includes quotes and the beginning of paragraphs start with a letter of big fonts and a different colour which makes it stand out and also allows it to be easier to read. The picture is very nice, and shows the reader what the band is all about, including showing musical instruments and the fashion senses, both telling us a lot about them. 

In conclusion i like both of the double page spreads i have focused on, and have realized a lot about interviews that i did not know before. I will show what i have learnt in my magazine's double page spread, using and elaborating on the techniques that i have discovered.