101

101 is the alias of Lithuanian electronic producer SoulSonic, also known as Giriu Dvasios. While the name has been used by various pop and Eurodance acts globally, this specific iteration focuses on a revivalist and expansionist take on the New Beat and Acid House movements.

The project is characterized by a deep reverence for late 80s hardware aesthetics, specifically the Roland TB-303 and TR-808 sound palettes. Unlike the more ambient or dub-influenced work of Giriu Dvasios, 101 is strictly focused on the dance floor, albeit a dark and underground one. The artist occupies a specific niche in the Baltic electronic scene, bridging the gap between historical rave culture and contemporary techno production. Critical consensus highlights the project's ability to capture the 'swing' and 'grit' of analog gear, avoiding the sterile perfection of modern digital dance music. The influence web connects back to the Belgian New Beat pioneers like Erotic Dissidents and Major Problem, while maintaining a modern production clarity that appeals to contemporary crate diggers and techno enthusiasts.