Ten Laws with East Forest

"For years, Jens Kuross operated in the shadows of the music industry—a talented session musician and songwriter in Los Angeles who eventually retreated to Idaho to become a cabinet maker, convinced that his personal music was destined to remain unheard. Sidelined by the scene and dropped by his management, Kuross believed his musical chapter was closed.The catalyst for his return, and the subsequent creation of his new album, ‘Crooked Songs’, was a serendipitous meeting in a Boise basement. There, Kuross opened for musician Hayden Pedigo, delivering a performance that struck Pedigo with immediate and profound emotional force.This pivotal moment led Pedigo to insist that Kuross capture that stripped-back, weighty, and sincere sound on record. The result is ‘Crooked Songs’, Kuross’s debut album for Woodsist.Co-produced by Pedigo, the album is a mysterious, warm, and deeply heart-stirring work. Kuross uses minimal instrumentation—primarily just his voice and electric piano, delicately enveloped by ambient synth—to enhance his minimalist approach. Tracks like the lead single, “Beggar’s Nation,” feel like the sound of an artist making music purely for himself for the first time.‘Crooked Songs’ is more than an album; it’s a testament to rediscovery. It is a collection of heavy, beautiful, and magical songs that may just find listeners precisely when they need to hear them most." -by James Broscheidhttps://www.jenskuross.com/Jens IG - https://www.instagram.com/jenskuross E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat - sold out)20 JAN London (low ticket alert)23 JAN Dublin, IE28 JAN Amsterdam, NL01 FEB Zurich, CH05 FEB Berlin, DE13 AUG Snaefellsnes, ISTIX & INFO - https://eastforest.org/ticketsFILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org - never miss an event or private offeringCOMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

East Forest unpacks the recent U.S. tour in the Northeast and Midwest and gives a behind the scenes look at the mechanics of live music touring. Also he answers the A&Q comments and questions from the tour, along with sharing a improvisation from one of the live show, and it features the voice of Bayo Akomolafe (https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/) E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat - sold out)20 JAN London (low ticket alert)23 JAN Dublin, IE28 JAN Amsterdam, NL01 FEB Zurich, CH05 FEB Berlin, DE13 AUG Snaefellsnes, ISFILM - watch Music For Mushrooms at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org and SUBSCRIBE here on YouTube.COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

The discussion delves into the art of improvisational guided meditations, revealing East Forest's unique music-driven approach. He shares captivating stories from his recent Australia tour, including venue highlights and audience interactions. Insights into the Lovingly Guided album's diverse applications, from psilocybin ceremonies to relaxation for kids, are explored. The episode culminates in a full guided meditation, focusing on breath and presence, inviting listeners to find tranquility in the space in between.

In 2016, Shane's interest in psychedelics led to a sold-out 111-city tour, documented in Psychonautics: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics. This evolved into a visually immersive comedy experience created with 20 artists and VJ Michael Strauss, launching as a residency at Area15 in Las Vegas in 2022, followed by a 170-city tour in 2023.His latest project, TRIPS, is a two-part psychedelic comedy special filmed at Meow Wolf—blending stand-up, immersive art, and science into one mind-expanding experience.https://www.shanemauss.com/_______________________________________________EAST FOREST - https://eastforest.orgI can't wait to be on the road with you starting now!  Get your ticket now from Australia to the NE and Midwest of the US. Europe just announced for the winter.E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,25 OCT Gold Coast, Australia 30 OCT Melbourne, Australia02 NOV Sydney, Australia06 NOV Kingston, NY07 NOV Washington, DC08 NOV Springfield, MA09 NOV Brooklyn, NY10 NOV Boston, MA12 NOV Columbus, OH (w/Jesse Cale)14 NOV Minneapolis, MN15 NOV Madison, WI16 NOV Milwaukee, WI17 NOV Chicago, IL12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat - sold out)23 JAN Dublin, IE(27 JAN London TBD)28 JAN Amsterdam, NL01 FEB Zurich, CH05 FEB Berlin, DE13 AUG Snaefellsnes, ISFILM - watch Music For Mushrooms at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org and SUBSCRIBE here on YouTube.COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

A BTS look into "Knowing (with a Capital K)" the latest guided meditation by East Forest, as well as the full original recording of the background music "Old Dream" from Lovingly.Knowing (with a Capital K) STREAM https://too.fm/vmbjvyl EAST FOREST - https://eastforest.orgI can't wait to be on the road with you starting in two short weeks!  Get your ticket now from Australia to N. Cali, to the NE and Midwest of the US. Europe just announced for the winter.E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,19 OCT Spirit Rock, CA (low tickets) - also livestreamed25 OCT Gold Coast, Australia 30 OCT Melbourne, Australia02 NOV Sydney, Australia06 NOV Kingston, NY07 NOV Washington, DC08 NOV Springfield, MA09 NOV Brooklyn, NY10 NOV Boston, MA12 NOV Columbus, OH (w/Jesse Cale)14 NOV Minneapolis, MN15 NOV Madison, WI16 NOV Milwaukee, WI17 NOV Chicago, IL12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat - sold out)23 JAN Dublin, IE(27 JAN London TBD)28 JAN Amsterdam, NL01 FEB Zurich, CH05 FEB Berlin, DE13 AUG Snaefellsnes, ISFILM - watch Music For Mushrooms at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org and SUBSCRIBE here on YouTube.COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

East Forest and Marisa Radha Weppner get into a variety of current events to riff on, including, AI Sora, peak content and a lack of shared truth, the rise and fall of Ketamine clinics, Navigating political fireballs like the National Guard in Portland or the trials of Gaza, and much more...EAST FOREST - https://eastforest.orgMARISA RADHA WEPPNER - https://marisarahdaweppner.comI can't wait to be on the road with you starting in two short weeks!  Get your ticket now from Austraila to N. Cali, to the NE and Midwest of the US. Europe just announced too for the winter.E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,19 OCT Spirit Rock, CA (new)25 OCT Gold Coast, Australia 30 OCT Melbourne, Australia02 NOV Sydney, Australia06 NOV Kingston, NY07 NOV Washington, DC08 NOV Springfield, MA09 NOV Brooklyn, NY10 NOV Boston, MA12 NOV Columbus, OH (w/Jesse Cale)14 NOV Minneapolis, MN15 NOV Madison, WI16 NOV Milwaukee, WI17 NOV Chicago, IL12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat - sold out)23 JAN Dublin, IE(27 JAN London TBD)28 JAN Amsterdam, NL01 FEB Zurich, CH05 FEB Berlin, DE13 AUG Snaefellsnes, ISFILM - watch Music For Mushrooms at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org and SUBSCRIBE here on YouTube.COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

East shares stories and background to the new releases, "My Sweet Lord" and "Seedling" and connects the dots to how we can fortify our inner world. New Song! - "My Sweet Lord" w/Anadi - LISTEN: https://onerpm.link/my_sweet_lord"Seedling (Live at Columbus Museum of Art)" releases everywhere Sept 19th 2025! w/Jesse Cale and hOm E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,19 OCT Spirit Rock, CA (new)25 OCT Gold Coast, Australia (more to announce) 06 NOV Kingston, NY07 NOV Washington, DC08 NOV Springfield, MA09 NOV Brooklyn, NY10 NOV Boston, MA12 NOV Columbus, OH (w/Jesse Cale)14 NOV Minneapolis, MN15 NOV Madison, WI16 NOV Milwaukee, WI17 NOV Chicago, IL12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat - sold out)FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org and SUBSCRIBE here on YouTube.COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

East Forest and Radha return after long pause to share the latest and greatest including a story, or real time realization about an occurrence in 2005 involving Sigur Ros, Trump Tower, and sitting by a fountain that foretold the future.https://marisaradhaweppner.comNew Song! - "My Sweet Lord" w/Anadi - LISTEN: https://onerpm.link/my_sweet_lord E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,12 SEP Santa Monica, CA (sold out)14 SEP Ventura, CA (tickets moving fast)19 OCT Spirit Rock, CA (new)25 OCT Gold Coast, Australia (more to announce)06 NOV Kingston, NY07 NOV Washington, DC08 NOV Springfield, MA09 NOV Brooklyn, NY10 NOV Boston, MA12 NOV Columbus, OH14 NOV Minneapolis, MN15 NOV Madison, WI16 NOV Milwaukee, WI17 NOV Chicago, IL12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat - sold out)FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org and SUBSCRIBE here on YouTube.COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

This guided meditation features new music from a private ceremony recorded in NE Canada near Algonquin Park.  New tour dates added as well - Spirit Rock 10/19 and Ventura, CA coming right up on 9/14!  Grab a ticket!Check out this full music recording and the forthcoming full "Algonquin Ceremony" exclusively on the Council on Patreon (https://patreon.com/eastforest).  The complete version of this first single from the ceremony is live on the Patreon, and entire ceremony will release there on Sept 9, 2025.New Single - "My Sweet Lord" - a collaborative new cover of the eponymous George Harrison song releases on Sept 5 everywhere you listen to music.  This track is a collaboration with the new artist Anadi that I produced.  Enjoy this first single from her forthcoming LP!E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,12 SEP Santa Monica, CA (low tix)14 SEP Ventura, CA19 OCT Spirit Rock, CA (new)25 OCT Gold Coast, Australia06 NOV Kingston, NY07 NOV Washington, DC08 NOV Springfield, MA09 NOV Brooklyn, NY10 NOV Boston, MA12 NOV Columbus, OH14 NOV Minneapolis, MN15 NOV Madison, WI16 NOV Milwaukee, WI17 NOV Chicago, IL12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat)FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org and SUBSCRIBE here on YouTube.COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

Enjoy this live improvisational recording from the recent East Forest tour. This song is a rendition of "Dive In" that flows into a recording by Ram Dass with a simple and effective method for dealing with chaotic times via the power of our perspective.More info at ramdass.org at eastforest.org.  Thank you!!E A S T   F O R E S TLIVE - https://eastforest.org/ticketsUpcoming,12 SEP Santa Monica, CA14 SEP Ventura, CA25 OCT Gold Coast, Australia06 NOV Kingston, NY07 NOV Washington, DC08 NOV Springfield, MA09 NOV Brooklyn, NY10 NOV Boston, MA12 NOV Columbus, OH14 NOV Minneapolis, MN15 NOV Madison, WI16 NOV Milwaukee, WI17 NOV Chicago, IL12-15 DEC Big Sur (retreat)FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms at https://musicformushrooms.comLEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykitJOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org and SUBSCRIBE here on YouTube.COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest.  Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.SHOP - https://eastforest.store/Connect with the Forest -@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.