A rousing rock success from We’re Toast, “Differently” enamors with a spirited vocal feeling and jangling guitar ascent. Crisp guitar lines open and then settle into that warm, jangling undercurrent, as the vocals move similarly from introspection to a more enthused “and I don’t want to wait!” ardor — tonally reminding of The Shins in its shifts between jumpy enthusiasm and sharply melodic cohesion.
Free-flowing guitar lines and wordless vocal harmonies coexist in the ensuing sequence, building into a “why don’t you show me?” passion and final send-off synergy of pulsing rhythms, twangy guitars, and whirring vocal personality. A hooky rock sound combines enjoyably here with themes capturing the transformative power of a kiss — specifically exploring “the idea of how someone’s actions and promises can shape the way we see the world, highlighting the desire for transparency and authenticity in relationships.” “Differently” is a standout success from We’re Toast, a quickly ascending project from Justin Juarez.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
