Slape blends the emotional depth of Midwest emo with the infectious hooks of pop, creating a sound that’s both haunting and anthemic. The band’s music explores themes of finding a home, relationships and personal reflection. The name of the group is rooted in the personal history of guitarist and lead vocalist Evan Arnold, whose maternal family is the source of the surname Slape. Arnold is backed in the band by Mikey Merrit on bass, William Guy Shoemaker on guitar and Liam Feighny on drums. Slape’s first release, Demos, hit Bandcamp in November.