Tony Lio lets the quiet in on new single 'Better to Sleep'

There’s something thrilling about an artist choosing softness when they could easily hide behind noise. With Tony Lio’s new single 'Better to Sleep', that choice becomes the entire point, and it lands with disarming force.

Built around space, restraint, and emotional precision, 'Better to Sleep' feels like stumbling upon someone’s thoughts mid-sentence, when the guards are down and the lights are low. His voice sits front and centre, carrying the kind of weariness that comes from knowing reality can be heavier than dreams, and still choosing to sing through it.

What makes the track so compelling is its confidence in understatement. There’s no overreaching crescendo or dramatic turn; the power comes from how patiently it unfolds. Every line feels considered, like it arrived only after being lived with for a long time.

The harmonies that drift in add a quiet lift as a gentle counterweight. They give the song dimension, wrapping around Lio’s delivery in a way that deepens the emotional pull without ever crowding it. The chemistry is subtle but undeniable, hinting at creative relationships that feel grounded in trust rather than spectacle.

What’s especially exciting is how 'Better to Sleep' reframes Tony Lio’s trajectory. There’s maturity here, a willingness to sit with discomfort instead of resolving it neatly. The song understands that sometimes relief doesn’t come from fixing things, but from allowing yourself a brief escape, even if you know it won’t last.

'Better to Sleep' glows in its own quiet lane. It’s the kind of track that finds you late at night, when the world finally goes silent enough for honesty to surface.