NYC artist and guitar ace Juliana “Jules” Madrid is a talent who feels destined for greatness. Her new single “Telephoning From Safari” is her most ambitious work to date. It’s hypnotic and political, a la The Police – and it gets my vote for Video of the Year.
Like playwright Edward Albee (The Zoo Story), Madrid sees modern society as little more than a gigantic zoo for a devolving species.
“‘Telephoning from Safari’ is my take on modern technology and human disconnection,” says Madrid. “Social media started as a really gorgeous and easy way to connect with family, friends, and strangers, but now it seems to have replaced real-life interaction altogether. I think more and more people are unknowingly trapped behind their screens. It’s easier to ignore/feel desensitized to the chaos around us than to empathize and create meaningful relationships and experiences. This song is an attempt at putting a spotlight on that chaos.”
While most of her peers fixate on boyfriends and breakups, Madrid is pursuing Art with a capital A. This feels like her breakout moment.
Watch the video for “Telephoning From Safari” below, and find the song on the streaming services.
