The Difference (Flume and Toro y Moi song)

"The Difference" is a song by Australian electronic musician Flume and American singer/songwriter and producer Toro y Moi, released through Future Classic on 11 March 2020 as a standalone single. The song featured in an advert for Apple AirPods Pro.[1]

"The Difference"
Single by Flume with Toro y Moi
Released11 March 2020
Length2:19
LabelFuture Classic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Flume
Flume singles chronology
"Rushing Back"
(2019)
"The Difference"
(2020)
"Say Nothing"
(2022)
Toro y Moi singles chronology
"Dark and Handsome"
(2019)
"The Difference"
(2020)
"Money Up"
(2020)

Upon release, Flume wrote, "We made this song between a day at my place in LA and a day at Chaz's spot in Oakland. This was our first time working together." Flume said he has been a fan of Toro y Moi "for a while" and lists the song "Talamak" as a "long time favourite".[1]

The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards (2021).[2]

Music video

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An official music video premiered on YouTube on 11 March 2020. It was directed by long-time Flume collaborator, Jonathan Zawada.[3]

Track listings

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Original version

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  1. "The Difference" – 2:20

Remixes EP

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  1. "The Difference" (Jon Hopkins remix) – 5:26
  2. "The Difference" (Picard Brothers remix) – 5:05
  3. "The Difference" (High Contrast remix) – 3:54
  4. "The Difference" (Willaris K. remix) – 3:19
  5. "The Difference" (Willaris K. dub) – 4:55
  6. "The Difference" (extended) – 3:57

Charts

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Release history

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Region Date Version Format(s) Label
Various 11 March 2020[9] Original Future Classic
26 June 2020[10] Remixes

References

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  1. ^ a b "Flume – The Difference (Feat. Toro Y Moi)". StereoGum. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Grammy Nominations 2021". The New York Times. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Flume feat. Toro y Moi - The Difference (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  4. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Flume with Toro y Moi – The Difference" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Flume Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  8. ^ "ARIA Artists Top 50 Singles for 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  9. ^ "The Difference – Single by Flume and Toro y Moi". Apple Music. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  10. ^ "The Difference (Remixes) – Single by Flume and Toro y Moi". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 24 November 2020.