Hear excellent song debuts from Heart to Gold, BHMC, 8umana, VIAL, and more. We’ll also dive into two of Minnesota’s biggest musical icons, Prince and Bob Dylan.

To celebrate the world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album Purple Rain at Minneapolis’ State Theater, hear a selection of songs from that Iconic soundtrack, alongside interview clips from music advisors @bobbyz1999 and @hayes.morris.

Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series, Volume 18, Through The open Window is out now. Hear a selection of Minnesota recordings from the collection tonight.

Song Debuts:

“Double Vision” by Heart to Gold

“Idle Hands” by VIAL

“Medusa” by 8umana

“Long Gone Country” by BHMC

Playlist:

https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2025-11-16

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