Lyndhurst Tells A Personal Story With “Clean and Sober”

Written by: Annie Schlottman

Photo credits: Lee Fenstamaker/@leefenstamaker, Brittany Lynn/@pullthetriggerbrittphoto, Ian Mimnall/@icmvisuals, Kim Lyons

Lyndhurst is a fun, high-energy, pop-punk/EMO style band originating in the Central Pennsylvania city of York, and is very well-known as well as respected in their local music scene and beyond.  My great friend and fellow music lover and supporter of many bands, Amy, loves this band, and her passion and enthusiasm usually make me take notice.  This was the case with Lyndhurst. When I saw they were about to release a new single, “Clean and Sober”, I thought it would be a great time to write about them.  As it turns out, lead vocalist and guitarist Ed Allison had the same idea and was about to reach out to me, but I beat him to it.  I guess great minds really do think alike!

In addition to Ed, the other members of Lyndhurst include:  Mark Caruso (drums); Kevin Kroushour (guitar/vocals); and Tim Yinger (bass/vocals). The band’s origins go back to a solo project Ed had.  From 2018 to 2020, he released music under his name “Ed Allison”. He played live shows with just him and sometimes a drummer.

After COVID, Ed decided he should make it a full band.  He knew Kevin from playing in another band with him, Y2Kids.  Tim had actually come to an Ed Allison show in 2019 and told him if he ever needed a bass played, he’d be there. When Ed was looking for a drummer, a mutual friend of theirs, Tanis Pellegrini (Lives Lost vocalist), told him, “Mark’s the guy, you gotta get him.”  Ed says they’ve been very lucky that ever since they did their debut Lyndhurst show in 2021, they’ve had the same lineup.

Ed Allison, Tim Yinger

In my interviews I always ask where a band’s name came from, because there’s ALMOST always a cool story.  My boyfriend, Mike, kept joking that Lyndhurst must have been named after the township in northern New Jersey.  Well, the name is based on a place, but a different one.  Lyndhurst Road was the street Ed grew up on. When he was trying to figure out a name for the band, he wanted “something that felt like home, that felt welcoming and comforting.”  He said this is the same kind of feeling the band aims for with their music.

Ed told me he does the majority of Lyndhurst’s songwriting.  He’ll typically bring a song that’s 50-to-90 percent completed to the guys, and they’ll help him flesh out the final version.  Usually a lyrical or melodic idea will come to Ed and the song will be built around that.  Aside from Wes Lauterbach of Lowborn’s verse on the song “Messy”, everything is written by Lyndhurst.  Ed has had the opportunity to write for a few other projects, though, and there is a possibility of more collaborations in the future.

Kevin Kroushour, Mark Caruso

Since their first album, Lyndhurst has worked with their good friend Jon Sambrick at Thornwall Studios for everything behind the scenes but mastering.  That’s handled by the amazing Kris Crummett.  Ed said the band has been very lucky to work with Jon.  He used to work out of his parents’ house, and now he has his own studio at Rock Lititz, which is one of the biggest audio hubs in the United States.

Most of Lyndhurst’s songs are personal to Ed about things he’s gone through in his own life or things people he is close to have gone through.  “Clean and Sober” is essentially about his experience getting sober and realizing that his depression, anxiety, and demons weren’t necessarily caused by alcohol.  If anything, they were just being placated by it.  This realization pushed Ed to start therapy and his journey towards feeling better about himself.  So while the theme of the song is pretty downbeat, at least in terms of lyrics, it’s actually a cathartic one.

That being said, even with the heavy themes of many of Lyndhurst’s songs, they’re also in many ways upbeat and catchy at the same time.  This is summed up perfectly in the band’s Spotify bio:

“Lyndhurst is a band that writes songs about sad stuff, but like, you still wanna move to them.”

Mark Caruso

Tim Yinger

Ed said that even though most of the band’s songs are about pretty sad, self-deprecating stuff, he also feels like the music naturally tends to be a little more upbeat and danceable, and it kind of balances out.

“Clean and Sober” is a prime example of this. It is very energetic, but the meaning behind the lyrics is very powerful.  Ed has a voice that conveys the emotion in everything he sings.  This band is made up of excellent musicians who combine their talents into one cohesive unit to create something amazing.

Even though “Clean and Sober” is the only song released by Lyndhurst in 2025, it still has been a busy year the band.  They’ve done a lot of cool shows, and Ed told me some of the highlights were their “Lyndhurst Goes West” tour in August, and the Road To Warped Tour in June in Scranton, Pennsylvania. 

Ed shared that the tour in August was such a ride for the band, as they went all the way out to Colorado, which he believes is the furthest West any of the band members had ever been.  He said they had some awesome shows on the tour and got to meet incredible people, including some who were already Lyndhurst fans and sang along to their songs, which is always the coolest feeling. I followed Lyndhurst's adventures on the road during that tour, and it was apparent that the band members loved seeing different parts of the country and also really enjoyed each other's company. Touring can be exhausting and challenging, but when the good outweighs the bad I would call that a success!

At the Road To Warped show in Scranton in June Lyndhurst got to play with some kick-ass bands, including some of Ed’s idols, The Spill Canvas and Every Avenue.  He said that was super cool.

Another awesome thing that happened for Lyndhurst this year was back in March, when the band won a Central Pennsylvania Music Award for EP Of The Year, recognizing their EP Dear Anxiety. The CPMAs is a well-known event that is put on by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall Of Fame.

I have been very fortunate to see Lyndhurst perform twice this year, and I’m so glad I was able to. Their live show is fantastic.  I had been following them for a few years, but that connection you get at a live show and getting to meet the band members really solidifies a connection and makes it special.  I absolutely consider them one of “my bands”.  Not only are they great musicians, but they are very nice and humble people, which makes it easy to support them.

The year is winding down, but stay tuned to Lyndhurst’s socials for show announcements and more new music in 2026.  You can follow Lyndhurst on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and the band’s website.

Just prior to this review being published, it was announced that Lyndhurst will be performing with Added Color Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at Inkwell in Allentown, PA. That show, which is being hosted by Endless Era Promortions, will also include Eric Vain and ASE (A Sleepless Endeavor).

Ed shared some final thoughts in our interview:  “No matter who you are, what you believe, where you come from, you are welcome at a Lyndhurst show, and you are a part of our family.”