We honor the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain with selections from the iconic soundtrack by the late Minnesota music hero Prince. We’ll also honor the national holiday Juneteenth with song selections from engaging black voices like Ashley DuBose, The Sounds of Blackness and more. We'll honor the late Efren Maldonado (of 12 Rods and Plastik Boxes). Hear a variety of new, discoverable tracks by artists like The Cactus Blossoms, Creeping Charlie, Painted Shield and more. And just after 9pm hear jeremy messersmith's live performance at The Fitzgerald Theater during MN Music Month.

Song Debuts:

“Transector” by Painted Shield

“Rabbit” by Creeping Charlie

“We Are One” by Ashley Dubose

“Blacking Out” by Social Animals

“There She Goes” by The Cactus Blossoms

“Pigeon Rat” by Murf

Playlist

https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2024-06-16