Toll

About

Toll was an obscure industrial and noise project active during the mid-1980s underground music scene. The project emerged during a particularly fertile period for experimental and dark ambient music, releasing material primarily through the British independent label Broken Flag, a respected imprint known for supporting avant-garde and noise-oriented artists. Their 1986 output, including the release "Christ Knows," showcased the project's engagement with harsh textures and industrial aesthetics characteristic of the era's experimental underground. The dual release strategy across both vinyl and cassette formats reflects the DIY distribution methods common to underground industrial music during this period. While documentation remains limited, Toll's presence on Broken Flag positions the project within the broader landscape of 1980s UK industrial and noise music, a scene that significantly influenced subsequent developments in dark ambient, power electronics, and experimental electronic music. The project represents the prolific but often ephemeral nature of underground experimental music from this era.