London duo, Paranoid London, known for their acid rhythms and heady live-electronic performances, have unveiled their latest single ‘Talk Dirty’, released on July 25, on the iconic New York label Nu Groove Records.
‘Talk Dirty’ arrives on 12-inch vinyl, accompanied by B-side ‘Revolution’ and two stripped back DJ tools. The title track features their frequent collaborator Josh Caffe, also known for his correspondence with Honey Dijon, whose commanding vocal takes centre stage amongst twisting 303 lines and drums reminiscent of classic Chicago house. ‘Revolution’, a gritty, instrumental acid cut designed as a functional DJ tool, followed by instrumental and acapella versions of “Talk Dirty”. This format reinforces Paranoid London’s dual identity – DJ’s favourite and live electronic innovators.
Beyond this single, the band continues to shun mainstream gloss in favour of underground authenticity. Their approach with Nu Groove is no accident: it aligns them with the legacy of the label’s avant-garde house pioneers and London’s gritty electronic tradition.
Since the release of their 2024 album ‘Arseholes, Liars, and Electronic Pioneers’, Paranoid London have been drip-feeding their fans with sporadic vinyl releases. Similar to ‘Talk Dirty’, the release of ‘The Motion (Club Edit)’ came with a a DJ version of their album track ‘Help’.
On August 1, the duo will perform at Dekmantel Festival in Amsterdam, joining a roster of genre vanguards like Four Tet, Miss Kittin, and Flying Points. This summer festival appearance marks one of the busiest outdoor bookings of their season and positions them firmly within the frontlines of global underground house and techno.
The band will then move on to Houghton festival, curated by iconic London DJ, Craig Richards, which is one of the UK’s most forward thinking electronic music festivals. Subsequently, Paranoid London will play at Fabric on October 4, where Craig Richards is a resident and has played over 700 shows since it’s opening in 1999.
‘Talk Dirty’ is available for purchase on 12″ vinyl here.
Information and tickets for upcoming Paranoid London shows are available here.
