BODY AND BEATS: LOUD LUXURY BRINGS THE HEAT TO LA

When the house lights dropped at the Shrine Expo Hall and the first bassline rumbled through the speakers, the crowd knew what was coming. Seconds later, the drop hit, and a wave of energy surged across the room as arms rose, phones started recording, and friends screamed lyrics back to each other. This wasn’t just another Friday night out in Los Angeles. For Loud Luxury, the Canadian duo known for blurring the lines between club culture and pop radio, it was their biggest headlining show in LA yet, and a milestone that underscored how far they’ve come. 

Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace started their journey in Canada, first breaking through with their 2017 single Body, which quickly became a streaming phenomenon. Around the same time, their remix of Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa’s Scared to Be Lonely earned them credibility in the remix circuit. What’s defined Loud Luxury since then is their ability to evolve, shifting from remix specialists to producers of chart-topping originals without losing the pulse of the dancefloor. They’ve created a rare balance: infectious enough for mainstream pop audiences, but authentic enough to keep EDM fans on the dance floor. 

Choosing the Shrine Expo Hall for this headlining show was no accident. The venue has long been tied to electronic music history. In fact, the very first Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) by  Insomniac was staged there back in 1997, sparking a festival brand that would grow into one of the biggest in the world. WIth its flat, expansive layout, the Shrine has always been a natural fit for dance events, giving fans the room to lose themselves in the music. Many of today’s festival headliners cut their teeth on this stage, making Loud Luxury’s show here feel like both a rite of passage and a preview of bigger things to come. 

The night’s setlist leaned heavily into Loud Luxury’s greatest hits: Body, Love No More, and These Nights drew deafening sing-alongs, while remixes and deeper cuts kept the energy surging between them. The production matched the music with its towering visuals, flashing LEDs and effects that made the Shrine feel more like an outdoor festival than an indoor concert hall. The duo walked a tightrope with ease: giving fans the familiar radio anthems they came for while weaving in drops and edits with real artistry, keeping the energy fresh from start to finish. 

The audience reflected how wide Loud Luxury’s reach has become. Many  of those fans poured in straight from the USC football game happening down the street, still in their game day attire but ready to dance. Young, diverse, and buzzing with anticipation, they matched the energy Loud Luxury fed them from the stage. By the night’s end, the connection between artist and audience went beyond the music. After their set, the duo promised to meet anyone who wanted a photo and true to their word, they stated until the very last fan got a hug and a snapshot. That sense of accessibility and genuine appreciation only amplified the community vibe of the night. 

More than just a concert, the night felt like a statement. Loud Luxury embodies the culture shift of electronic music from a niche subculture to mainstream pop force. Their ability to mix Top 40 hits with deep EDM cuts mirrors the genre’s evolution: no longer confined to underground clubs, but embraced in stadiums, festivals, and venues like the Shrine. THe packed hall, the diversit

y of the crowd, and the mix of sing-along choruses with pulsating drops all underscored the same point: EDM is central to today’s pop culture. 

For Loud Luxury, the Shrine show wasn't just their biggest LA headliner, it was proof of their staying power and their role in shaping the new face of dance music. For the fans who left sweaty and still humming Body, the night was another reminder of why the duo’s rise shows no signs of slowing down. 

Written by: Ana Oquendo

Photograhed by: Steven Esperanza for Goldenvoice