The Difference (Flume and Toro y Moi song) explained

The Difference
Cover:	The Difference by Flume and Toro y Moi.png
Type:	single
Artist:	Flume with Toro y Moi
Released:	11 March 2020
Length:	2:19
Label:	Future Classic
Producer:	Flume
Chronology:	Flume
Prev Title:	Rushing Back
Prev Year:	2019
Next Title:	Say Nothing
Next Year:	2022

"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] 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

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

Track listings

Original version

1. "The Difference" – 2:20

Remixes EP

1. "The Difference" – 5:26
2. "The Difference" – 5:05
3. "The Difference" – 3:54
4. "The Difference" – 3:19
5. "The Difference" – 4:55
6. "The Difference" – 3:57

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2020–2021)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[4]	23
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)	7

Year-end charts

Chart (2020)	Position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)^[5]	38
Chart (2021)	Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)^[6]	31

Notes and References

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