album were hosted on Armor for Sleep's website, namely of the songs "All Warm", "Being Your Walls", "The Wanderers Guild" and "Slip Like Space". Armor for Sleep formally announced their signing to Equal Vision on January 18, 2003. In February, the group went on tour with Hey Mercedes. Shortly afterwards, they performed at the South by Southwest music conference. In March and April, the band toured across the US with Northstar, This Day Forward, and Breaking Pangaea, leading to an appearance at Skate and Surf Fest. In May and June, the group went on tour with A Static Lullaby, Time in Malta and the Bled, and performed at The Bamboozle festival. Dream to Make Believe was released through Equal Vision on June 3, 2003; a release show was held for a crowd of 500 people. The Japanese edition included the bonus track "Pointless Forever". In August 2003, the band performed at Krazy Fest 6 in Louisville, Kentucky and Go Time Fest. In September 2003, the band played a few shows with labelmates This Day Forward, and played at a CMJ showcase. In November and December 2003, Armor for Sleep supported Vendetta Red on their headlining US tour. On December 16, 2003, a music video for "Dream to Make Believe" was posted online. In February 2004, the band went tour with the A.K.A.s. The following month, the group went on the Equal Vision Records Tour with Bane and Silent Drive. Between late April and early June, the group went on a US tour with Midtown and Your Enemies Friends. They were supported on select dates by Time and Distance, the Working Title, Stars Hide Fire, Vise Versa, Emanuel and Lance's Hero. On July 1, a music video for "My Town" was posted online. The video was directed by Andrew Paul. In July and August, the group went on tour with Fall Out Boy, Bayside, the Academy Is... and Name Taken. Reception Dream to Make Believe received generally positive reviews from music critics. In Music We Trust writer Vinnie Apicella opened his review by calling it "an amazing record" by "talented musicians". The release set itself apart from other works by its thematic choice; it saw the group incorporate "edgy and quick minor chording technique accentuated by mild harmonic runs, lingering resonance, and Ben Jorgensen's thoughtful croon." Exclaim! Jasamine White-Gluz said it was a "beautifully" crafted record, encapsulating "a sort of naive