Preston Jones is the DFW.com pop music critic. He’s been writing about music, film, TV, books and more (in print and online) since 1999. His award-winning work has appeared in the Houston Chronicle, the Miami Herald, the Chicago Tribune, the Oklahoma Gazette, Playback STL, Slant Magazine, PopMatters, on WGN Radio and on National Public Radio.
On the eve of KDGE's 20th anniversary, two of the station's earliest and most important DJs weigh in on 102.1's history and influence. Read more
Just one casual semi-fan's opinion, since I've been listening to his music a lot lately ... Read more
APPRECIATION: Jackson was an icon, a word that's all too readily thrown around in an era dominated by an ADD-afflicted populace and media. Read more
A new bi-monthly concert series aims to bring top-shelf country talent to the Metroplex, as well as give local acts a shot at entertaining. Read more
Wanna check out one of Austin's tightest ensembles live in Fort Worth this Saturday? Jump for details. Read more
One of Denton's buzzier bands -- is there any band in that town that's not buzzy? -- is about to drop some new tunes, according to WeShotJR. Read more
Country star Ray Price will join Roy Clark on the Bass Hall stage later this year ... maybe. Read more
Fort Worth collective Telegraph Canyon has added a member and is preparing the release of its sophomore disc for later this summer. Read more
The Rilo Kiley frontwoman, touring in support of her 2008 solo disc 'Acid Tongue,' made a stop at Dallas' Granada Theater Tuesday. Read more
Find out here, along with much more Motown mania. Read more
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