# GOOD BISON Tries To Outrun A Haunting On New Single “Better Lies” - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/ - Published: 2023-01-19T12:00:00-06:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/97b13bee- 3fc9-3059-247b-7b5271bef736.jpg?w=1290&ssl=1) [[**GOOD BISON Tries To Outrun A HauntingOn New Single “Better Lies” **New Narrative-Driven EP **_**Ghost On Mulholland**_** Out February 21** _“Confused by his surroundings, our protagonist sprints further into the desert, leaving behind the ghost’s orange glow. He runs until the soles of his shoes are worn down and his feet are completely blistered. In the darkness, he finds a well- lit convenience store advertising ice cold beer. At first he thinks it’s a mirage, but when he walks inside he’s amazed to find exactly what he’s looking for.”_ Good Bison - Better Lies (Visualizer) [⌊Good Bison - Better Lies (Visualizer)⌉⌊Good Bison - Better Lies (Visualizer)⌉ Watch this video on YouTube **GOOD BISON** – “Better Lies” **JANUARY 17, 2023 – (Miami, FL)** – The latest chapter in indie-rocker **GOOD BISON’s** new narrative EP, **_Ghost On Mulholland_**, has been unveiled in the form of “** Better Lies**,” a single about the protagonist doing whatever he can to escape the ghost that has been trailing him for a lifetime. The ambitious new EP (inspired by the Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine) chronicling this lifelong haunting will be released independently on **February 21, 2023**. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/3bad75d8- 249a-b4b8-a8ff-d51534102c56.jpg?resize=463%2C321&ssl=1) **GOOD BISON** **Photo Credit** – Estefania Krol/KRÖLHAUS “Better Lies” is a song about living in denial and the anguish of ignoring one’s inner pain. It finds Good Bison brainchild **Pablo Alvarez** musing about hiding how he truly feels, running away from responsibilities (i.e  running away from the aforementioned ghost in this narrative), and pretending that all is ok when it’s not. Despite the painful subject matter, the track still showcases a laid-back vibe full of intricate guitar riffs and solos, matched  with warm, calming melodies, as well as Alvarez’ signature, energetic alternations between rapping and singing during the verses. “I’ve never been particularly great at communicating my feelings. My mind is so focused on staying afloat and pushing forward that I rarely allow myself to process my emotion,” says Alvarez. “I could be at one of my lowest points and still go about my day smiling. It’s not necessarily an accurate depiction of how I’m feeling, it’s an instinct. Or a defense mechanism. Sometimes I fear people would be disappointed if they realize their perception of me isn’t entirely accurate. I’m actually not always in a good mood, although it may seem that way.”   “Better Lies,” alongside the rest of the EP, was written and recorded in Miami by Alvarez and **Abe Mendez**, with **George Spits** handling additional production, mixing and mastering, **Agustin Mas** on lead guitar and **Sebastian Delgado** on drums/backing vocals. The writing and recording process for _Ghost On Mulholland_ saw Alvarez return to Miami, his home for many years after immigrating there with his mother from Colombia. After having moved to Los Angeles as an adult, the making of this EP gave Alvarez a chance to reconnect with his Miami music community and collaborate with them once more. “In Los Angeles, sometimes collaborations can feel a bit transactional. Working on this record, I was just jamming with friends in Miami. Friends I hadn’t jammed with since moving to LA over eight years ago,” Alvarez says. “It was nostalgic, it was fun, it was easy. Every song on this EP not only features several of the most talented musicians I’ve had the pleasure of working with, but also people I grew up with and love.” On _Ghost on Mulholland_, Good Bison takes his sun-soaked indie rock into a more serious, sometimes slowed direction to match the ghost story at play. However, he still maintains the signature combo of Beck’s _Odelay_, Weezer’s _The Blue Album_, and his unique, fast paced hip-hop delivery that’s previously brought him acclaim. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/0131c255- 6206-240f-f925-2efd2e49bca6.jpg?resize=219%2C219&ssl=1) **GOOD BISON** **_Ghost on Mulholland_** [[**GOOD BISON** **_Ghost on Mulholland_** 10 Mins Away [Better Lies](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=338bb9eb2d&e=615f2b8493) [Can’t Waste This High](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=bbef77b05c&e=615f2b8493) HauntingI’m Tired Of Waiting, Come On Home  “Even though I’ve gotten pretty good at running away from the ghost, sooner or later, he’s going to catch up to and I think that’s true for most people,” concludes Alvarez.“ It’s difficult, if not impossible, to truly know what ghosts someone is living with. But they’re always there, and these hauntings affect us in different ways.” “**Better Lies**” by **GOOD BISON** is out now. _Ghost on Mulholland_ will be released on February 21, 2023 independently. **[Twitter](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=074e39872f&e=615f2b8493) | [Facebook](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=76d1850b8d&e=615f2b8493) | [Instagram](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=3aa077e909&e=615f2b8493)** ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20GOOD%20BISON%20Tries%20To%20Outrun%20A%20Haunting%20On%20New%20Single%20%E2%80%9CBetter%20Lies%E2%80%9D&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Fgood-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/good-bison-tries-to-outrun-a-haunting-on-new-single-better-lies/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_