BIIG PIIG: Ham-mer Time ★★★★

Jess Smyth (Biig Piig) released her newest EP, No Place For Patience, Vol. 3, on 1 November, and continues to provide the ultimate soundtrack for a cozy afternoon. This newest EP solidifies Biig Piig’s trademark style, following the example of her previous two EPs, Big Fan of the Sesh, Vol. 1, and A World Without Snooze, Vol. 2.

Vol. 3 has only five songs and totals 13 minutes (only Roses and Gold breaks her 3 minute rule). This isn’t laziness; Biig Piig simply doesn’t overstay her welcome.  We hear her tentative approach in the soft vocals and the entire atmosphere her music projects. Her music works in two ways.  For those that aren’t fond of it, the EP goes by quickly, and one can move on. For those who do enjoy it, the EP has great replay value, soothing you for however long you wish.

Biig Piig alternates her singing between English and Spanish, but, as someone who says he can speak Spanish but really can’t, I never feel left out. The emotive nature of the vocals pushes aside any potential confusion and, perhaps as a result of her bilingual nature, the music feels even more vulnerable and honest.

For those wanting to get a taste of the music on offer from Biig Piig, Roses and Gold is the perfect beginning. A smooth tune suitable for any get-together, this track should rise to the top of your chill playlist. The same, however, can’t be said for the other songs in Vol. 3 (having said that, I will force my friends to listen to Lie to Me on repeat). Pingu and Shh are more subtle and, well, sad. With melancholy dripping off both tracks, they belong in a more personal setting.

With Biig Piig, there really is no time for patience. She will likely keep getting better at what she does, and as that happens we will have the opportunity to witness the raw elements of who she is as an artist. Biig Piig deserves a great deal, and No Time For Patience, Vol. 3 is a testament to that. If she can’t get your love, she at least warrants a listen.

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