Preston Barta

Preston Barta has been a journalist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2010. He has contributed to several media outlets, including 92.1 KTFW, the North Texas Daily, Fresh Fiction, and the Denton Record-Chronicle. As a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, he is actively involved in media critique.

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Between Soundwaves and Stars: A Guide to the Euphony of Denton’s Thin Line Fest

By Preston BartaApril 21, 2025

Thin Line Fest will see creativity and community collide to celebrate soundscapes, cinema and more in the heart of Denton.

Jeff Swaney’s None of the Answers Chronicles Deep Ellum’s Magic, Mischief and Meaning

By Preston BartaApril 3, 2025

From dodging police raids to narrowly averting electrocution, Swaney recounts the rebellious birth of modern Deep Ellum.

Dallas band Blinde.

Breaking Barriers: Blinde and the Resilient Harmony of Disabled Musicians in North Texas

By Preston BartaMarch 3, 2025

North Texas musicians are crafting a new narrative that weaves in diversity, inclusivity and the impact of storytelling through music.

From RoboCop to Jazz: Peter Weller’s Journey Through Dallas’ Revolutionary Music Scene

By Preston BartaFebruary 18, 2025

Even RoboCop loves the Dallas music scene.

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