Font Decisions

For my masthead font I am struggling in deciding which font type and style to have my heading in. As this is my brand name it has to be striking and bold. However, as i am creating an alternative music magazine the title needs to be simple so it does not over clutter the page. At first glance, i am considering using the bottom font type as this is plain but would still stand out against the other pieces of text. As this is my brand name, the font has to be individual and have a quirky edge as a brand identity so when people see this type of font they will recognize it and think of my brand. I believe both types of the font have a unique edge but i like the simplicity of just the slight raising of the letter N.