What I enjoy reading


THRILLCALLBLOG.COM
http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/you-know-youre-an-arctic-monkeys-fan-when-10478
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/concerts/extraordinary-night-biffy-clyro-shepherds-bush-empire-review/


Concert reviews and articles -
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/26/catfish-and-the-bottlemen-the-ride-review-crushingly-prosaic-indie-rock
http://www.hitthelights.co.uk/2015/gig-reviews/royal-blood-milton-keynes-bowl/
http://w27newspaper.org/2015/12/06/concert-review-catfish-and-the-bottlemen/
This is a newspaper article by The Gaurdian, regarding a catfish and the bottlemen concert and several interviews with the band. The graphology of the article is not however, in columns but paragraphs. It includes other links to relatable articles.
Includes videos, photos, most played songs and facts about the band.
Mostly informal language,  aimed at teenagers and young adults.
Uses rhetorical questions and quotes.
Live online review by express.
Includes- online adverts, videos, photos, opinions, songs and facts about the band.
Informal language, N.S.E (taboo)
Aimed at teenagers and young adults - Indie/ Rock
Uses quotes from the experience and is clear and easy to read as it uses simple sentences and short paragraphs.

Food blogs- https://www.fifteencornwall.co.uk/blog/
Online blog about Jamie Oliver and his recipes. It is written in paragraphs which allows the blog to be easy to read. Also includes, large headings and subtitles to guide the reader.
Doesn't include links to adverts or other relatable blogs., but has categories so you can find exactly what you're looking for.
Formal language- S.E -Aimed at adults, most likely middle to upper class.

Festival blogs and reviews- https://lifeisafestival.wordpress.com/
Online blog by a girl who is very passionate for festivals, gigs and travelling.
Large paragraphs but has easy subheadings and dates.
Includes tweet updates on the side of blog so you can see when the next blog will be posted or when a next festival is on. Has guides to her other articles and responses to blog are shown so you can see others opinions.
Aimed at young adults.
Informal with some formal language.

 DIY blogs - http://www.abeautifulmess.com/diy/
Online DIY blog- clear and simple as uses colour and subheadings to make it fun and interesting.
Includes dates and writers- helpful.
Uses many photos to show method and includes instructions so you can do it yourself.
Formal and informal language- uses rhetorical questions.
Aimed at all ages.

Shoe reviews - http://www.schuh.co.uk/womens/converse-all-star-hi-black-and-white-trainers/1900327270/
Online reviews
Clear and easy to read- uses star and size ratings- dates.
Includes a need help section below.
Aimed at all ages.

 Horror film reviews - http://horrornews.net/film-reviews/
Online horror film reviews
Also includes- Books, Articles, Interviews of horror actors and producers and podcasts.
Shows a photo for each review, headline and date.
Photos and videos- responses to the article and trailers are shown on the side of the review page.
Colour theme- mostly black and red to create a scary mood to make the review page more interesting.
Informal language N.S.E- uses rhetorical questions.
Aimed at teenagers and adults.

Makeup blogs - http://www.alittleobsessed.co.uk/
Online blog and reviews about makeup.
Includes- photos, links to products used, opinions, dates.
Doesn't include links to adverts but other products that have been reviewed.
Colour scheme is inviting and relates to subject.
Formal English- S.E -includes rhetorical questions and allows people to respond to the blog.
Aimed at teenagers and young adults

Travel Blog - http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blog/
Online travel blog by NomadicMatt - easy to read as sub headings are used for guidance.- Offers categories so you can easily find what you're looking for.
Very colourful- makes the blog interesting and relatable
Offers blogs for everyone- gay sporting events -lesbian and transgender festivals.- Suggests tips for example- how to have a good holiday without your phone.
Includes dates- adverts for the writers own books and leaflets.
Aimed at young adults

Graphic Design blogs - http://thedsgnblog.com/
Online graphic design blog.
Includes- photos, resources, advice, advertising.
Uses advice from experience and is clear and easy to read as it uses simple sentences and short paragraphs. - Provides categories and is clear due to sub headings.
Colour scheme adds effect to the blog as it makes it more interesting.
Helpful for graphics design students as it can give them more understanding.
Aimed at some teenagers and adults who are interested in GD and how it works.


helpful blog by Dan Clayton- http://englishlangsfx.blogspot.co.uk/

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