TEN56. Reveal Vulnerable New Side With ‘IO’ — A Haunting, Atmospheric Ballad From Their Debut Album

Parisian heavy hitters TEN56. step into uncharted territory with “IO”, the introspective and emotionally charged title track from their debut full-length album. Trading chaos for contemplation, the band unveils a haunting, melodic ballad that showcases frontman Aaron Matts in a raw new light.

Layering spoken word, rap flow, and clean vocal lines, Matts delivers a performance steeped in vulnerability and self-reflection. Backed by shadowy electronics, restrained percussion, and cinematic ambiance, “IO” captures the suffocating weight of introspection — the stillness that follows destruction.

The official music video enhances this mood, weaving surreal imagery and stark emotion into a portrait of solitude and acceptance. It’s a slow-burning visual journey that mirrors the song’s central theme: facing one’s inner void and learning to coexist with it.

With “IO”, TEN56. prove that heaviness isn’t only found in distortion — it’s in the honesty, the silence, and the courage to sound human.

Get the album: https://ten56.lnk.to/I-O