Review: "Time" - Aiko
- Taylor Sheridan Lempke
- 2 hours ago
- 1 min read
Aiko’s version of the femme fatale seduces her audience with her signature gritty guitar and hardcore synthesizers in her latest song, “Time.” The singer’s lyrics exude the flirtatious and calculated nature of Catwoman, teetering on the ledge between fun and trouble. She’s stealing hearts without a second thought. Aiko tempts her next victim with the empty promise, “I wanna give you all my time…Treat you like you’re mine.” When it all ends, she leaves you wanting more.
Every element of Aiko’s “Time” connects like a red thread tied to the pinned photos of a plan. Aiko worked with long-time collaborator and producer Steven Ansell. The drums and bass hit with the edge of Metric’s album Fantasies, mixed with the adrenaline-rush tempo in Ari Abdul’s EP Fallen Angel. String synthesizers create an elegant yet dreamy mood, reflecting the enigmatic allure of a film noir heroine. Grungy guitars roar with feedback, reminiscent of a fast getaway in a convertible. Her song leaves a trail of diamonds, pearls, and broken hearts. The power is in Aiko’s hands.
Aiko thrives in sounds that echo rebellion and recklessness. Throughout her discography, she leans more and more into the rock riffs. However, the singer started with an organic sound similar to Florence & The Machine. After competing in the Czech-Slovak talent show, “SuperStar,” she released her self-titled album in 2018. Moscow-born, Czech Republic-raised, and London-based, she combines elements of the cultures into her music. Check out the links below to hear her other tracks and keep up with Aiko.
Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke
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