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Zach Hitt is a writer and photographer for NYSMusic. He attended Hudson Valley Community College and worked as the Editor of the student newspaper, the Hudsonian. As well as being a lover and creator of music, Zach has also spent time working in the live music and studio spaces, contributing to the work and creations of some of his favorite artists.

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Murder by Death ‘Big Dark Love’

Zach Hitt Feb 8, 2015

My roommate introduced me to the band Murder by Death. I found myself instantly impressed by their blend of soulful, Johnny Cash'esque blues and hard rock leanings. Some might simply call this Americana, but the Indiana born quintet is…

Central NY

Davenport Cabinet Releases Lyric Video, “Sorry for Me”

Zach Hitt Jan 17, 2015

Davenport Cabinet, the Warwick, NY - based rock band, released a lyric video for "Sorry for Me," a song off of their newest album, Damned Renegades, via YouTube on January 14th. The band features Coheed and Cambria guitarist Travis…

News

St. Vincent Announces Reissue of ‘St. Vincent’ album

Zach Hitt Jan 15, 2015

Manhattan based experimental musician Annie Clark, more commonly known by her stage name, St. Vincent, announced that she plans to reissue her newest album, St. Vincent, as a deluxe edition with five new songs, set to launch on Feb. 10.…

Rock

Hearing Aide: Turnstile ‘Nonstop Feeling’

Zach Hitt Jan 14, 2015

Until January 13th, hardcore band Turnstile had not ever released a full album -- but since 2010 they have gained a following of 32,000 devoted Facebook fans, all enthused by their live performances and demos. Especially known in the…

News

Spaceland Releases Live Video, ‘Stay’

Zach Hitt Jan 13, 2015

Spaceland, an Albany-based Indie rock band, have released a live video for "Stay," taken from their debut album, Empty Worlds, on January 8th. The band consists of three brothers, Peter Bombard (lead vocals, guitar, and key), Ryan…

Rock

Hearing Aide: Stellar Young ‘Vessels’

Zach Hitt Jan 13, 2015

Known as one of Albany's most distinct rock acts, Stellar Young are back with a new effort, Vessels. With great tracks such as "Helen, I..." and "We Got Away," one would be hard pressed to deny the musicianship and writing ability of…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Bishop ‘Hate Wide Open’

Zach Hitt Jan 12, 2015

Albany based band Bishop might have been described at times as an alternative metal or hard rock act, as their blatant use of loud, blasphemous guitars suggests, but their upcoming album, Hate Wide Open, set to drop Jan. 6, has more to…

UpstateLIVE Archives

All That Remains Announce New Album

Zach Hitt Dec 15, 2014

All That Remains, a metalcore band from Massachusetts, announced the title of their upcoming album, The Order of Things, which is due out in February. The Dec. 12 announcement was made via their website. Vocalist Phil Labonte "quietly"…

News

Danko Jones Announces New Album and Releases Single

Zach Hitt Nov 16, 2014

Danko Jones, a rock and roll band from Canada, announced that their newest album, Fire Music, will be released February 6-11 around the world, and released their first single from the album, "Gonna Be A Fight Tonight," on November 13th…

News

Murder By Death to Crowdfund Upcoming Album

Zach Hitt Nov 10, 2014

Murder by Death, featuring Americana rock from Kentucky, launched the Kickstarter for their upcoming album, Big Dark Love on November 5. The band, fronted by singer and guitarist Adam Turla, uploaded a full description of their latest…

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