about the band

Paper Tigers is an indie-alt rock band from Allston, MA. Described as ʻpowerful and anthemic’, their music is a forceful blend of soaring vocals, dynamic guitars, and energetic drums. The band formed in 2019 through a Craigslist ad that unified the quartet whose members shared a common musical interest. Paper Tigers earned a reputation as one of the city’s best new bands, both on stage and on record, fueled by a spirited tenacity and confident swagger seldom seen from new acts.

In October 2021, the band released their third EP “A Schism Cataclysm” which saw fiery lead singles “Ursa Minor” and "Goldmine” earn radio play and blog attention around the world, and ultimately landed them a spot at the 2022 Boston Calling Music Festival.

Days before the fest in May 2022, Paper Tigers released their 4th EP titled, “I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me This Sooner", a blistering and comprehensive record fueled by the explosive single “A Portrait of a Scene.” Declared one of "the city’s must-watch” bands by Boston.com and “one of the most thrilling alt-rock outfits to set up shop in Boston” by Sound of Boston, the band earned nominations as "Artist of the Year" for the New England Music Awards and "Rock Artist of the Year" for the Boston Music Awards.

In January 2023 Paper Tigers was announced for Quincy, MA’s second annual In Between Days music festival with Modest Mouse, Sunny Day Real Estate, Phantogram, and many more. The band is currently recording their first full length record, Charmer, to be released later this year.