Brisbane singer-songwriter Matt Parsons, through his professional alias, Clark Fable has come out with a whole new single, “Paper Tiger,” all on his own. You are getting the vibes of Brit-pop stars Oasis, Elastica, and Supergrass, all in one here. You may know him from his previous release, “City Lights.”
Recording the Brisbane bayside suburbs, he gave the music a guitar grind and inflated egos the burn of their lives with wit and humor. The track bursts open with gritty, churning guitars and a percussive thud that feels like it’s kicking the door in. From there, Parsons’ voice climbs in—high, smooth, and defiant. There’s a buoyant looseness to his delivery, but it’s laced with a knowing confidence. He sounds like someone who’s seen one too many arrogant douches in the green room and decided to write them all a theme song.
“Paper Tiger” is, at its heart, a satire of bravado, calling out the peacocks and posers who puff themselves up without substance. It’s not mean-spirited—it’s playful, even joyful in its takedown. Recorded amid the calm-before-the-storm tension of a looming cyclone (which Parsons jokes may have subconsciously inspired the song’s message of overblown self-importance), “Paper Tiger” also reflects a turning point in Clark Fable’s sonic evolution. There’s no grand production gimmick here—just layers upon layers of guitars, unapologetically filling the space. It’s bold, raw, and charmingly self-aware.
“Paper Tiger” may satirize the overblown, but it doesn’t lack ambition. This track struts with purpose, delivering a sound big enough to fill arenas, yet grounded in wit and self-deprecation. Stay tuned to Clark Fable if this song suits your vibe.
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Review by: Naomi Joan