With his new album, The Hanged Man, Daniel Rafn - exploratory-pop producer and singer - delves deeper into his subconscious through the aid of the titular Tarot card. In addition to the lighter, more meditative merits of the card, the album also uses the image as a tool of self-reflection, and inversion, allowing the querent to access more primal places. Seeking to uncover and exorcise his darker personas, he seems to be unafraid to let his villains exist present-tense in some of his songs, speaking their piece unfiltered, as he works to find some accord with them. Though Rafn creates alone, he's also drawn to the unique possibilities that only collaboration can provide. Featured on one of the songs on The Hanged Man is DoublePlusGood - singer Erik Carlson's decade-long project that has evolved into a neo doo-wop tour de force. Last year Erik & Daniel teamed up with dancer Kya Bliss (House of Aquarius) to create a vibe-heavy music video for Daniel's remix of DoublePlusGood's song Are You Listening from You Can Master Life (2014). Also a frequent collaborator with Portland art and hip-hop collective Futro, Daniel has lent his voice for features on several of their compilation releases. Last year Daniel & Futro founder Neo G Yo teamed up to produce double-single Righteous/Makin This (2015). In between collabs and his solo work, Daniel also backs up his younger brother Kevin in classic-pop outfit Seance Crasher, along with bassist Eric Phipps (Wampire) & drummer Kaleb Shields (My Body/Haste). He and Seance Crasher are both part of Warble Records, a Portland-via-Salem label (starring local disco-pop faves Coronation) which Daniel helps run. "No matter the struggles, every element of Daniel Rafn's newest track is emotionally captivating and elevating." - Cervante Pope, The Deli Portland "The ethereal and intense track reminds one of James Blake, so if electronic soul is your jam then check this out." - Next Northwest