The Vapor Caves are a Texas-bred, boogie/modern funk outfit led by Yadira Brown (Keeper, 10yr, LAX) on vocals with BoomBaptist handling production.
Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
The Vapor Caves consist of:
Yadira Brown-Vocals
BoomBaptist-Production/Beats/Synth/Talkbox
Sam Wood-Drums
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to The Vapor Caves? How long has the band been around?
Yadira joined L.A.X and co-founded Keeper. The Vapor Caves we’re formed about 2 years ago.
What’s the origin of that name and have you changed the band’s name before?
A “vapor cave” is a rarity in nature, found underground, billowing mineral-rich steam known for its magical healing properties. We proudly pay homage to this natural phenomenon, Hope to provide medicine to those who enter.
Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
BoomBaptist produces all the music, Yadira writes all lyrical content and vocal arrangements. The topics range from consent, anti-misogyny, self-discovery, and displacement. We’re always trying to strike the balance between social commentary and dance-worthy jams.
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you’re making?
Anderson .Paak, Tuxedo, Sault, Anna Wise, Lynda Dawn, Mndsgn, Chaka Kahn, The APX, Prince, Daebeull...and on and on.
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
We’ve both been very musical and surrounded by it since childhood and continued into this stage of life. It’s all inspiring but our origin story is based more around our interest in working together than any one specific artist or concert.
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, etc …
Yadira smokes weed and stays in the green room, while BoomBaptist is usually on the floor of the venue, selling merch, having drinks.
What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?
Releasing our debut album to vinyl all on our own with the help of our Kickstarter campaign was really rewarding. We’ve had placements on Comedy Central, etc etc, but nothing compares to putting your baby out into the world.
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
We would your with Prince, because he was a perfectionist and incredible showman, who we could learn from.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Listen to our debut record! smarturl.com/feelyourself