Armor For Sleep
Armor for Sleep is an American emo rock band from New Jersey founded by Ben Jorgensen in 2001. Nash Breen and Peter James "PJ" DeCicco later joined the band after leaving fellow New Jersey band Prevent Falls. Jorgensen stated the name of the band comes from his early experiences of writing music and not being able to sleep. As he recalls, "I guess when I started the band I was kind of, like, retreating in my room and I kind of couldn't really fall asleep, so I started playing music. I just thought of the name Armor for Sleep, because it was really, the music was keeping me from passing out! Which was something I was procrastinating on." Armor For Sleep originally signed to Equal Vision Records, where they released their first two albums, Dream to Make Believe in 2003 and What to Do When You Are Dead in 2005. The band signed to Warner Brothers/Sire Records in 2006, explaining it was "time for a change", and released their third full-length album Smile for Them on October 30, 2007. On August 20, 2008, the band announced an extended play (EP), entitled The Way Out Is Broken before ultimately disbanding. After a 15 year hiatus, the band returned with a new full length for Equal Vision Records called The Rain Musuem and are now gearing up for their 5th full length LP titled "There Is No Memory" set for release in November 2025. Their sound has that classic early 2000s emo/post hardcore sound, appealing to fans of bands like Thursday, Senses Fail, Hidden in Plain View, The Early November and the like.
News updates for Armor For Sleep
New Jersey seminal 2000s emo/post-hardcore rockers Armor For Sleep announce new LP "There is No Memory" along with latest single "Breathe Again"
Seminal New Jersey emo/post-hardcore rockers Armor For Sleep's new album, "There Is No Memory," is set for release on November 7, 2025 via Equal Vision Records. The album follows their comeback LP "The Rain Musuem" from 2022 and is expected to explore personal struggles and memories with a more literal and grounded approach than their previous work. Across its 11 tracks, the album delves into themes of betrayal, loss, and acceptance, with each song creating a narrative that reflects on the power of memories in shaping our lives. Latest single "Breathe Again" is now streaming below along with previously released singles "What A Beautiful World" and "In Another Dream" all taken from the forthcoming LP. If you're a fan of Armor for Sleep and anything they have done previously, be sure to check this out!
Full official press release below along with pre-order and official videos for the three singles taken from the forthcoming LP.
Releases
There Is No Memory
November 7, 2025Seminal New Jersey emo/post-hardcore rockers Armor For Sleep's new album, "There Is No Memory," is set for release on November 7, 2025 via Equal Vision Records. The album follows their comeback LP "The Rain Musuem" from 2022 and is said to explore personal struggles and memories with a more literal and grounded approach than their previous work. The album delves into themes of betrayal, loss, and acceptance, with each song creating a narrative that reflects on the power of memories in shaping our lives. Latest single "Breathe Again" is now streaming everywhere along with previously released singles "What A Beautiful World" and "In Another Dream" all taken from the forthcoming LP.
The Rain Museum
September 9, 2022Armor For Sleep returns after 15 years with their anticipated 4th LP, "The Rain Museum," set for release on September 9th, 2022 via Equal Vision Records. The new single, "How Far Apart," echoes their classic emo rock sound from the early 2000s, promising a matured and emotional listening experience akin to their renowned album "What to Do When You Are Dead."
Lead singer Ben Jorgensen describes "The Rain Museum" as a concept album inspired by personal struggles, interwoven with a post-apocalyptic narrative. Fans can expect a cohesive and emotive collection of songs, combining the band's signature sound with refined songwriting over the past 17 years, making this upcoming release a poignant and introspective journey worth anticipating.