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Murjani Rawls

Journalist, Self-published author, and photographer since 2014, Murjani "MJ" Rawls is always looking to stretch his capabilities of his creativity and passions, Rawls has as a portfolio spanning through many mediums including music, television, movies, and more. Operating out of the New York area, Rawls has photographed artists spanning many genres from Slipknot, Kendrick Lamar, Marc Anthony, Zac Brown Band to name a few.

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  • Interviews 0

    Marianas Trench Take You Through Their Haunted Opus With Phantoms

    When you listen to Phantoms, the fifth album from rock band, Marianas Trench, it feels like the makings of a haunted house film. Certain sounds that may spook ...

    On June 28, 2019 / By Murjani Rawls
  • Interviews 0

    Great Good Fine Ok Speaks On GGFOUR and Processing Loss Into Creativity

    New York synth-pop duo, Great Good Fine Ok‘s fourth EP, GGFOUR has been released to the world. In talking to vocalist Jon Sandler as the band was en ...

    On June 28, 2019 / By Murjani Rawls
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    MEB Exclusive: Mike Llerena & The Nerve – “Last Words”

    For fans of a unique mix of rock/punk-folk, we would like to present to you the latest video from Gainesville, FL band Mike Llerena & The Nerve for their song, ...

    On July 31, 2018 / By Murjani Rawls
  • Interviews 2

    Hawthorne Heights Talk the End of Warped Tour, Bad Frequencies, and Longevity

    For 17 years, Hawthorne Heights have been a mainstay within the post hardcore genre. Bad Frequencies, their first album in five years, plays like a moving diary of ...

    On May 16, 2018 / By Murjani Rawls
  • Interviews 9

    Oxymorrons Discuss “Brunch,” Not Conforming To One Genre, and Life As An Indie Band

    Since their first mix tape, 2009’s Better Then McDonaldʼs, Oxymorrons have been on the forefront of combining every genre of music that has inspired them into one project. ...

    On May 16, 2018 / By Murjani Rawls
  • Interviews 0

    Mad Hawkes Speaks About First EP, “Undone,” Evolving, and Their Journey

    Releasing your first complete project can be both an exciting and anxious time. With Mad Hawkes’ first EP, Undone, which contains a rock-like spirit mixed with a groove-oriented sound, there’s a ...

    On May 11, 2018 / By Murjani Rawls
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    Movies 12

    Veronica Offers a Personal Narrative on the Exorcism Movie Genre

    Exorcism movies have been interwoven into the horror genre fiber since 1973’s 360-degree head-turning classic The Exorcist. This is most recently shown with the Conjuring universe. These types ...

    On March 21, 2018 / By Murjani Rawls
  • Movies 6

    Justice League Marks A Step In The Right Direction, Even With Its Flaws

    Justice League opens with Sigrid‘s haunting remake of Leonard Cohen‘s 1988 song, “Everybody Knows”. “Everybody knows the good guys lost/Everybody knows the fight was fixed”. These lyrics are ...

    On November 27, 2017 / By Murjani Rawls
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    iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball Tour Announces Lineups Just In Time For The Holidays

    Dallas, Texas – Tuesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. CST – 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2017 Presented by Capital One at American Airlines Center Lineup features: The ...

    On October 30, 2017 / By Murjani Rawls
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    August 27, 2020
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    August 24, 2020
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    July 22, 2020
  • Previewing the Rest of 2020 in Album Releases

    July 12, 2020

Film

  • Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak Becomes an Eerie Reality as the Coronavirus Spreads

    April 2, 2020
  • Joe Pera Talks with You Is the Perfect Medicine in a Divided Time

    March 12, 2020
  • Everything Is Fine, and Other Takeaways from The Good Place

    February 26, 2020
  • Why I Picked Parasite to Win Best Picture (and Why I Was Right)

    February 11, 2020
  • Let’s Discuss This Year’s Academy Awards Nominations

    January 17, 2020

Photos

  • Kansas City Fell For White Reaper This Valentine’s Season

    February 23, 2020
  • Thrice Perseveres to Put on Anniversary Show in Chicago

    February 10, 2020
  • Transcending with Illenium

    November 26, 2019
  • KC Bundled Up for Sweater Weather with The Neighbourhood

    November 20, 2019
  • Dreaming of a Plain White T’s Christmas

    November 19, 2019
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