Slaves (stylized as SLâ–²VES) is an American rock group formed in Sacramento, California. The band consists of lead vocalist Jonny Craig, formerly of Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance and bassist Colin Vieira of Musical Charis. The band released their debut album, Through Art We Are All Equals on June 24, 2014. Their second studio album, Routine Breathing, was released on August 21, 2015.