By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

  contraceptives. (Jim Vest) is a singer-songwriter hailing from the Appalachian Hills of Southeast Ohio.  With honest lyrics, haunting melodies and a vocal approach that can go from a faint whisper to a shrill howl at a moment’s notice, Vest can pull you close with the death grip of a man breathing his final breath. Honest, autobiographical, introspective lyrics is a signature in Vest’s approach—dealing with topics such as: mental health, lost love, addiction, trauma and death. Vest gives his listeners something to ponder in the examination of the human condition. Termed as "appalachian emo" music genre, contraceptives. has recently released new music and lyric videos that can be viewed and heard at this link on YouTube , including the entire latest collaborative LP  almostbetter . ( Read album review here ). The album is available at this link .    Listeners can also follow contraceptives. at this link on Facebook and listen at this link on Spotify or at thi...

  By James Magill, OOTB Publications

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications