Paper Arms are an Australian melodic punk rock band from Adelaide, South Australia. The band includes vocalist/guitarist Josh Mann, bassist Michael Smith, drummer Tom Crosby and lead guitarist James Hastings; who replaced original guitarist Max Hunt in 2014.

The band was formed in 2007, released a self-titled EP in 2008 and their debut album, Days Above Ground, in 2010. The latter was produced and recorded by Walter Schreifels of Rival Schools. The band toured extensively in support of it, finishing some eighteen months after its release.

In February 2013, the band released its second studio album, entitled The Smoke Will Clear. The release saw the band tour internationally, as well as the release of music videos for singles "Tanks of Dust" and "Snake Oil.

" Following a line-up change, the band recorded and released its third album, Great Mistakes. The album was put out via Poison City Records in May 2015.