The font used for the title (Verdana) is plain, like the fonts used for most other websites within my genre. Gigs are advertised quite strongly on the home page, as live music is an integral part of my band's genre. The general layout is very similar to the websites of Arctic Monkeys and Chapel Club. I felt it was important to make my website design similar to other bands' in the genre, as the target audience are likely to find it more easily accessible if it's a layout they are familiar with. I also felt it was important to have links to "trendy" websites (Hype Machine, Tumblr etc) on my band's webpage because the typical target audience member would be very up to date on the latest trends.
The font used for the title (Bauhaus) could be construed as quite "quirky" and therefore in keeping with the genre. In this design, there is a link to Flickr, as I noticed quite a few bands use the website to store and share their personal photos. I thought this might help convey a closer connection to the band's fans (Indie is a genre in which bands try to come across as "close" to their fan base. I also made the web design "personal" by making the blog posts section central to the design.
In this design, a simple font (Arial Black) is again used. There is also a video embedded into the background - a feature I saw on the websites of Bombay Bicycle Club and The Maccabees. As well as being a feature of other bands in the genre's websites, I chose to include a video embedded into the background as it makes it instantly noticeable and is therefore an effective tool in promoting my band.
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