UNUSUAL HEAT | Zach Longoria

Zach Longoria, born in Biloxi, Mississippi was raised in a military family that moved from state to state across the US and, eventually by the age of eleven, the family settled in Louisville, Kentucky.  

Zachary felt even at a young age that he loved to travel, surrounding himself with different types of people, cultures, music, food, and the joy that those relationships with people could bring to life.    

Around the age of seven, Zach began to show a keen interest and love for the popular music of the late 80’s and early 90’ – DeBarge, Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and the other synthesizer-centric sounds of his early childhood. Having noticed this burgeoning love affair, Zach’s father gifted his entire record collection to a then nine-year-old Zachary. From there he began to appreciate even more the artistry that a musician incorporates to build an idea from a song to recording, to then physical albums for fans like himself to enjoy, learn from, and fuel dreams of their own. 

In grade school, Zach joined the band and first learned to play the saxophone. He applied those basic music theory skills toward the piano, before eventually translating that knowledge to the guitar - which he still writes and performs with today. 

As long as Zach can remember listening to music, he has memories of singing along with the lead singer.  He would research vocal exercises and practice alone at home, developing and learning his own voice.  After high school, he sought out professional vocal coach lessons and began with simple songwriter opportunities, until officially forming a full band known as The Zach Longoria Project. Over the span of 6 plus years, ZLP released a studio album, played on the radio and TV regionally, and performed countless live shows across the southeast, all while maintaining their reputation as a band known for the energy of their live show. His time in ZLP helped Zach grow as a songwriter and truly solidified the desire to stretch his musical legs and fully explore his influences as an artist.   

As Zach developed as an artist, he also branched out as a vocal coach himself. Zach still finds immense joy sharing his knowledge and experience with fellow artists who are looking to expand or get creative with their own vocal styles and skill. 

During the pandemic, Zach had time to experiment with song ideas that had been in a holding pattern for too long. Capitalizing on this newfound freedom, he collaborated with a couple producers for three singles, giving us the first glimpse of UNUSUAL HEAT. By late summer 2022, venues were opening again just in time for the first single release.  During Fall 2022 Zach had a number of notable live performances as Unusual Heat, and also several radio and television appearances.

Unusual Heat is preparing to announce the first official EP, a self-titled project set to release Spring 2023 on vinyl and all digital platforms. The semi-autobiographical compilation will consist of five original songs, three of which were released as singles in late 2022. 

Zach currently resides in Louisville, KY splitting his time between there and Nashville, while working creatively with a number of well-known touring and studio musicians. One of his most frequent co-creators and producers recently moved back to Nashville from LA, setting a course for further creative output including new songs, collaborations and projects. 

When Zach is not writing songs or collaborating with other artists, he enjoys spending time focusing on his two children, getting exercise at the gym, and soaking up the great outdoors with his dog Fred.