Believe it or not, New Jersey has a totally rockin' music scene. (Think Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, The Bouncing Souls, Midtown, Thursday, Saves The Day, My Chemical Romance…) And Armor For Sleep is an invaluable part of the Jersey crew. We chatted with lead singer/guitarist Ben Jorgensen about the band's newest effort, Smile for Them, and much more. (Ben even told us what he wears to bed. We totally blushed!)

How does releasing your third record feel with respect to the others?
It's a lot different. Our band is in a totally different place. People's expectations for us are much different. It's a totally different thing this time around. With our first two CDs, we were just trying to get our name out there. And now it's almost like we have something to prove because we already have established our name. I think it's a lot more that comes into play this time around.

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