Paper Tigers (NI)

New single 'Speechless' finds the band exploring a new more pop-centric sound. ‘Speechless’ is a defiant affirmation, the refrain of 'You won't break me' is left ringing in your head long after the song ends. Standing up to an unknown oppressor, this rallying cry fills the lungs and explodes out of the speakers. The first release with new drummer James Foy, ‘Speechless’ marks a change in direction and sound for the band; still with the same passion, emotion and energy on previous releases but harnessed and delivered in a new way. The band worked with Jonny Woods (Wynona Bleach) for the release with Jonny bringing a pop sensibility to the track.


Formed in 2018 by Michael Smyth, Paper Tigers are an alt rock power house. Their sound centres around Michael's song writing which indiscriminately blends a mix of punk, pop and alt rock influences to create one of the most unique sounds coming out of this country. The band have been cited as ‘The Distillers fronted by Blondie’ or ‘Guitar abuse with pop diva vocals’ somewhere in the middle of those two statements you find the truth. Never more so in most recent single ‘Speechless’ which see’s Michael lean heavier in the pop direction that ever before while still maintaining the ‘punk rock heartbeat’ that drives the band.


“A must hear, Paper Tigers live up to the hype.”
Hot Press


‘One of the best indie bands around.’
AnR Factory