Folklor, Lausanne Warming the Room

On February 26, we had the chance to play a warm-up set at Folklor in Lausanne, opening the night for the party label Soros. It’s an iconic club, and stepping into that booth already felt special.

The set was back-to-back between Merz and Niceyboy, and the direction was clear: tribal, groovy rhythms designed to slowly set the tone for the night.

Warming up a room is a particular discipline. The goal isn’t to dominate the dancefloor immediately, but to read the room and build the atmosphere gradually. That means resisting the temptation to play too fast, too loud, or too energetic too early.

Instead, it’s about raising the temperature step by step, letting the groove settle, allowing people to arrive, and slowly pulling the crowd onto the dancefloor.

For us, it’s also one of the best ways to sharpen DJ instincts. A warm-up set forces you to listen closely to the room and adjust in real time.

That night at Folklor felt exactly like that: a steady build, tribal grooves, and the quiet satisfaction of watching the room come alive.