[1] In an interview with Spook Magazine in June 2014, lead singer Ben Woolner said "Paranoia, Ghosts & Other Sounds" 'just came to him' when he was playing the piano.

He added "I got the first two lines, and the production had been weird and wonky already, so I explored this, and built the song around the theme of paranoia inside someone’s mind, or life and looked at the whole release like that, ensuring that there was still pop sensibility there but also putting cute and creepy sounds in there too.

"[2] At the 2014 AIR Awards, the song was nominated for 'Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single', losing to "High" by Peking Duk.

[5] Lucy Dayman from ToneDeaf said; "Animation and visual effects bring the colourful artworks of a shady graffiti artist to life in the video.

"[8] Hugh McClure from Indie Shuffle said "Paranoia, Ghosts & Other Sounds showcases the band's unique style, and really solidifies them as an act to watch," adding "the production here is excellent, with a smooth, modern R&B jam created through layers of synth and shadowy beats, paving the way for Ben Woolner's smoldering vocals to take over.