Card Reader is a pop-punk/emo band based out of New York and their driving force is their love for the game. As singer/guitarist Tom Petito says, “There’s nothing better than going out into the world and playing shows” they march forward with the motto “believe in yourself unapologetically” serving as the foundation that every song and every show is built on. Focused on fostering an ever-growing community and immersing themselves in all the music they can, Card Reader is a family of veteran musicians dedicated to playing hard and supporting other artists wherever they go.

Their debut EP dropped in November of 2020, Mental Scars, a powerhouse release that solidified Card Reader as a unique voice in the pop-punk world, emphasizing a maturity through optimism and personal growth not often seen in the genre. In 2021, Card Reader released the single “Reminder” and left New York to win first place in the 2021 Interstate Music Awards in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. CR has continued to have successful tours in the midwest and across the country ever since, growing the Card Reader family and spreading their love of performing music everywhere they go. In 2023, the band’s follow up EP, No Stranger, was released, pushing the band in a new musical direction while still maintaining the core of what makes Card Reader special - an honest and deeply personal look at what it means to truly be yourself, do what you love, and chase your dreams, no matter who you are. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.