Independant research- Interviews

This week we have been asked to do some independant research. I have thought about what I want to do for my double page spread and this is a interview. I need to think about what sort of things are usually asked or written about so that I know what to write for my own.

Layout of an interview:
The general layout of an interviw is usually one sentence followed by a short reply that gets straight to the point. There is never generally a long question followed by a long paragraph for a response. Having a quick detailed answer keeps the interview interesting and makes it straight to the point.

Bio:
Some interviews include a short biography or a little information about the artist they are writing about. This may be useful for people who are unfamiliar to the artist and don't know much about them. Some things that this include may be there age, how they came about becoming famous, and why they are into music. It can also include a personal background about them such as their age and where they grew up.

Topics for questions:
Most of the questions during an interview are based on a particular subject. When it comes to music magazine interviews, this is usually based on something such as a new album or a tour. Some interviews prefer to write about the artist generally such as new things that they have done recently and what they think about certain things. I would like to base my own topic on a collaboration between two artists.

Potential Questions I could ask:

• Why did you chose (name) to do the collaboration with you?

• What is the song based on?

• Who came up with the lyrics?

• Did you enjoy working together?

• Were there any disagreements?

• Would you work together again?

• Do you think people will like and relate to the song?