{"id":31752,"date":"2026-09-15T15:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/15\/loidis-announces-new-album-from-the-toolkit-of-lovers-on-incienso\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T15:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:38:00","slug":"loidis-returns-new-album-from-the-toolkit-of-lovers-announced-on-incienso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/15\/loidis-returns-new-album-from-the-toolkit-of-lovers-announced-on-incienso\/","title":{"rendered":"Loidis Returns: New Album \u2018From The Toolkit Of Lovers\u2019 Announced on Incienso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a id=\"main-content\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Loidis Returns: Brian Leeds Announces Expansive New LP &#8216;From The Toolkit Of Lovers&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Electronic music polymath Brian Leeds is set to expand his discography under the Loidis alias with a brand-new studio album. Titled *From The Toolkit Of Lovers*, the 12-track collection is scheduled for release on October 23rd through the Incienso imprint.<\/p>\n<p>This upcoming project serves as the direct successor to his 2025 sophomore effort, *One Day*. That record, crafted by the Philadelphia-based producer, garnered significant critical acclaim, earning a spot on <a href=\"http:\/\/djmag.com\/features\/dj-mags-top-albums-of-2025\">DJ Mag\u2019s list of the best albums of 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>A Deep Dive into Dub and Minimal Techno<\/h3>\n<p>While *One Day* established a foundation in stripped-back, minimal techno, *From The Toolkit Of Lovers* pushes those sonic boundaries further. Spanning an impressive 110 minutes, the album is framed as a meditative exploration of romance, existence, and dub-infused textures. Leeds has specifically engineered the tracks with extended runtimes and seamless blending capabilities, making the record a versatile tool for selectors and DJs. <\/p>\n<p>Listeners can get an early taste of the project\u2019s atmosphere by streaming the lead single, &#8220;Towlift,&#8221; via Bandcamp.<\/p>\n<h3>The Evolution of the Brian Leeds Sound<\/h3>\n<p>Brian Leeds has cultivated a reputation for sonic shapeshifting, operating under a variety of aliases including Pendant and his widely recognized experimental ambient project, <a href=\"http:\/\/djmag.com\/features\/album-month-huerco-s-plonk\">Huerco S<\/a>. The Loidis moniker first emerged in 2018 with the debut release *A Parade, in the Place I Sit, the Floating World (&#038; All Its Pleasures)*. <\/p>\n<p>Beyond his solo work, Leeds remains a pivotal figure in the underground scene as the founder of the West Mineral label. His output remains prolific; his most recent full-length project under the Huerco S. name, *Plonk*, arrived in 2022, showcasing his ability to pivot between club-ready rhythms and abstract soundscapes.<\/p>\n<p>For those looking to gain deeper insight into his creative process and his multifaceted career, you can revisit his feature in the Recognise series, which includes an in-depth interview and a curated mix, <a href=\"http:\/\/djmag.com\/features\/recognise-076-huerco-s-loidis-west-mineral-interview-mix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"echo_read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/djmag.com\/news\/loidis-announces-new-album-toolkit-of-lovers-incienso\" target=\"_blank\"> \u00bb More Info >>><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brian Leeds is set to return as Loidis with a brand-new 12-track album, *From The Toolkit Of Lovers*. Arriving October 23rd via Incienso, the record picks up right where his acclaimed 2024 LP *One Day*-a standout favorite for DJ Mag-left off. 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