Timeboxed EP - Out Now on The Rust Music

Now That's What I Call GUNK - Out Now on The Rust

A special thanks to: @malakaimusic for deftly spearheading the logistics of this release, as well as the many artists and creatives who contributed and made this release what it is. Also, to my fans and supporters, you are the reason I get to continue making cool things like this album, and for that I could not be more grateful.

This album is dedicated to my grandmother Selma Dressler. Miss you every day


Credits


All composition, production and mixing by Smigonaut / Joshua Kipersztok except where otherwise noted.

Drums on Distant Shores (3) by @zonedrums / Aaron Harel.
Guitars on Distant Shores (3) & Hive-Minded (6) by Smigonaut / Joshua Kipersztok.
Scratching on Hive-Minded (6) by @pheel518 / Phil Gallo.
Vocals on Distant Shores (3) & Wait by Smigonaut / Joshua Kipersztok.

Red Eye (4) composed and produced with @gunkbeats / David Westbom & Joshua Kipersztok.
Signs Of Life (7) composed and produced with @drewiddmusic / Andrew Widdecomb.

Mastered by Joshua Kipersztok.

Artwork by Silas Goewey.

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Epitome

A collection of beats, ideas, feelings, and passing thoughts that I've accumulated over the past couple of years. Throw this on when you have some time to kill, or need a quick break. It's OK to get a little sidetracked every now and again. 

Composed, Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Smigonaut
https://smigonaut.bandcamp.com/

Artwork by Duncan Hatch
https://duncanhatchart.com

Sidetracked

Sidetracked (Full Album Mix)

Artwork by @siegmattel
Composed, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Smigonaut

Download on Bandcamp

Thick As Thieves

All original, all unreleased

Mixed, Mastered, Composed and Produced by Smigonaut

Artwork by @siegmattel

2023 Minimix

Abysmal Abyss

Download here

Rolodex

Devoid

Abyss of Bliss

DL or purchase

Minutiae

2024 Minimix

Smigonaut - Up To Here

Smigonaut - Timeboxed

Smigonaut - Hate To Break It To Ya

Smigonaut - Reboot Fatigue

Timeboxed

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Smigonaut - Spaghetti Police

@gunkbeats

With the new year comes a slew of new beginnings, and for Josh Kipersztok and David Westbom, that means unveiling the start of their new co-produced GUNK project. Josh is near and dear to us here at The Rust under his Smigonaut moniker, and David’s reputation precedes him as the mind behind Asteroids and Earthquakes, so it should come as no surprise that we’re incredibly excited to host the premier of their first minted EP for our 92nd release. Combining their creative talents to explore a frenetic new direction, the fruits of their efforts are bared full in Now That’s What I Call GUNK.

Brolic, energetic, and brackish where it counts, Now That’s What I Call GUNK is injection-molded for the dancefloor. Meaty bass lines meet dense, percussive breakdowns for a vibe that punches above its weight class. Searing synthesis takes the spotlight for the EP, with every track tearing through the mudpie of patches on the ingredient list. It’s an engaging and fresh take on upbeat Neuro Hop, bringing sound design back into vogue through bodacious groove and production finesse. Available wherever good tunes are found, Now That’s What I Call GUNK is sure to stay in rotation throughout 2025 and beyond.

Now That's What I Call Gunk!

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GUNK - Under The Big Top

@gunkbeats

Purchase / Stream —> listen.therustmusic.net/now-thats-what-i-call-gunk

With the new year comes a slew of new beginnings, and for Josh Kipersztok and David Westbom, that means unveiling the start of their new co-produced GUNK project. Josh is near and dear to us here at The Rust under his Smigonaut moniker, and David’s reputation precedes him as the mind behind Asteroids and Earthquakes, so it should come as no surprise that we’re incredibly excited to host the premier of their first minted EP for our 92nd release. Combining their creative talents to explore a frenetic new direction, the fruits of their efforts are bared full in Now That’s What I Call GUNK.

Brolic, energetic, and brackish where it counts, Now That’s What I Call GUNK is injection-molded for the dancefloor. Meaty bass lines meet dense, percussive breakdowns for a vibe that punches above its weight class. Searing synthesis takes the spotlight for the EP, with every track tearing through the mudpie of patches on the ingredient list. It’s an engaging and fresh take on upbeat Neuro Hop, bringing sound design back into vogue through bodacious groove and production finesse. Available wherever good tunes are found, Now That’s What I Call GUNK is sure to stay in rotation throughout 2025 and beyond.

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GUNK - Gunkin' Donuts

@gunkbeats

Purchase / Stream —> https://listen.therustmusic.net/now-thats-what-i-call-gunk

With the new year comes a slew of new beginnings, and for Josh Kipersztok and David Westbom, that means unveiling the start of their new co-produced GUNK project. Josh is near and dear to us here at The Rust under his Smigonaut moniker, and David’s reputation precedes him as the mind behind Asteroids and Earthquakes, so it should come as no surprise that we’re incredibly excited to host the premier of their first minted EP for our 92nd release. Combining their creative talents to explore a frenetic new direction, the fruits of their efforts are bared full in Now That’s What I Call GUNK.

Brolic, energetic, and brackish where it counts, Now That’s What I Call GUNK is injection-molded for the dancefloor. Meaty bass lines meet dense, percussive breakdowns for a vibe that punches above its weight class. Searing synthesis takes the spotlight for the EP, with every track tearing through the mudpie of patches on the ingredient list. It’s an engaging and fresh take on upbeat Neuro Hop, bringing sound design back into vogue through bodacious groove and production finesse. Available wherever good tunes are found, Now That’s What I Call GUNK is sure to stay in rotation throughout 2025 and beyond.

Now That's What I Call Gunk

GUNK - Sewer Stomp

GUNK - Hoodie

I'm in a rut, and I know I'm not the
Only one
It's never enough, and it keeps on comin
It never stops

I'm on the run, and I don't even know what I'm
Running from, (or maybe I'm running towards)
Some new wave or new way to break through the Dark Age of Now
(And make amends with ourselves)


Take a look, it'll last for days
Memorize it till it slips away till its gone for good
Crack a smile, it'll be ok
Nothing to see if you look away but I never would

And I take a step away
From all the wreckage and I huddle by the warmth of the fire
By the warmth of your fire
And I know that times have changed
Doesn't mean we gotta turn away from the warmth of the fire
Our fire


Stop time, Don't mind if I do
Unwind, no other choice, otherwise we're doomed
So sigh, Don't mind if I do
Rewind, a foolish notion, if it ain't the truth


Left in the dust, and I know I'm not the
Only one
Try to adjust, but it keeps on comin
It never stops


And I take a step away
From all the wreckage and I huddle by the warmth of the fire
By the warmth of your fire
And I know that times have changed
Doesn't mean we gotta turn away from the warmth of the fire
Our fire

Stop time, Don't mind if I do
Unwind, no other choice, otherwise we're doomed
So sigh, Don't mind if I do
So slide, the only way around is through

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Sigh

The debut single off of the upcoming LP ‘Epitome’, out soon

Artwork by Silas Goewey

Distant Shores (with ZONE Drums)

The second single off of the upcoming LP ‘Epitome’, out soon

Artwork by Silas Goewey

Nothing Left to Do

Heed the Call

Stationary Momentum

Red Eye (with GUNK)

Pensive Disposition

Signs of Life (with DREWIDD)

Wait

The City is a Character

Into the Frying Pan

Home

Presenting my set performed at Sylvan Sounds in Wisconsin. Huge shoutout to the Sylvan Sounds crew for being such great hosts and throwing such a special event. This was one of them ones. 

Live guitars on the first three tracks performed by Frank Salerno of @capsoulz
Remaining guitars performed by Smigonaut

Photo by @traiilmix

00:00 - Smigonaut - Home
02:14 - Smigonaut x @drewiddmusic - Signs of Life
04:54 - Smigonaut - Stationary Momentum
08:00 - Smigonaut - Heed the Call
11:30 - Smigonaut - Wait
14:52 - Smigonaut - Nothing Left to Do
18:17 - @gunkbeats - Red Eye
20:45 - Smigonaut feat. @zonedrums - Distant Shores
24:57 - Smigonaut - Pensive Disposition
29:00 - Smigonaut feat. @pheel518 - Hive-Minded
31:25 - Smigonaut - The City is a Character
35:29 - Smigonaut - Gut Check VIP
38:25 - ID
40:15 - Smigonaut - Making Due VIP
42:31 - ID
44:50 - Smigonaut - Reboot Fatigue
46:02 - Len - Steal My Sunshine (Smigonaut Flip)
47:10 - Smigonaut - Sigh VIP
49:47 - ID
51:16 - Charli XCX - Von Dutch (Smigonaut Flip)
52:15 - ID
54:00 - ID
56:29 @tsimba - I Turn Into A Telescope (Smigonaut Remix)

Live at Sylvan Sounds - September 26, 2025

0:00 - Smigonaut - Skyline Vista
2:25 - Disprove - Eleven
4:17 - Kursa - No Reason Not
5:37 - vyjl - redox
7:19 - Smigonaut - Fractus
10;45 - Smigonaut - Rain Asylum
14:55 - Smigonaut - Lost at Sea
17:25 - Smigonaut - ID
18:33 - ZUU - Ain't No Sunshine (Smigonaut Remix)
20:27 - Culprate - Two
21:05 - Jade Cicada feat. Smigonaut - King McSwing
23:51 - Smigonaut - ID

Smigonaut Tipper & Friends Suwanee Nocturnal DJ Competition Submission

Double Life

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Distractions

Smigonaut X Wessanders - Schmohawk

'Reflection Point'

Artwork by Will Wofford

Reflection Point

Lyrics by Noah Fense
Produced, Composed, Mixed and Mastered by Smigonaut
Art by Will Wofford

Lyrics:

Slip inside this vibe for size, just give it a try 
Still dreaming
As I’m Twisting the skin of my arm
I started to get to know myself when my rhythm was off
i got Feelings involved, but those feelings evolved
I was cuttin for the bucket, had to give me a lob
I made a point, and an assist and the same damn time 
I made a hit, and threw a pitch to the same damn guy
I won’t tell you what to think, 
Ima let you decide
These Yes men, bobble heads, all fit in a box
I found me, that’s the key
I be Pickin the lock
With Smigonaut
Twistin nobs to a different notch
Permission or not
Commission or not
Consistently drop fire, it’s deliciously hot
I’m grab the mic and make it sizzle like I’m hittin a glob 
With this Position I got
Im everywhere, quantum superposition 
Through my vision I’m connecting the dots
Simultaneously existing in different spots
I’m defined my physics
With these rhymes I’m spittin 
Vibrating, as im
Timeline shifting 
They hatin while I just Mind my business
You decide your limit
As Im juggling the limes and the lemons life throws my way but I’m an alchemist 
From a higher dimension
Where time isn’t present (haha)
Welcome to your divine intervention

(Drop/chorus)

I’m back in it
I shattered the box I can’t fit in 
I’m dropping hooks like a tackle box, this cats fishin
Victory lappin before the victory happen 
They sit back and relax as I’m manifesting this planned vision 
That can’t finish 
Im dynamic 
As time passes, I fly past it 
Everyday is the climax of my passage way 
To the highest frequency I animate 
Can’t fathom where I’m headin, man,
I can’t wait
Done a few things that I can’t erase
Lost a few things that I can’t replace
Fuck It though now I have a more Expensive taste 
My intention and my quality they resonate
So.. everyday I gotta dedicate 
Take risks, Neva hesitate 
Make shit Generate (Ay)
Hope I answered some questions
Welcome to your divine intervention 

(Drop/chorus)

Divine Intervention (w. Noah Fense)

Composed, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Smigonaut
Artwork by Will Wofford

Spit Take

New Escape

17 minutes of all-original unreleased material; includes collabs/remixes with DeeZ, Dusko, Shamanic Technology, tsimba, and voljum

Enjoy!

Echo Chamber - 2020 Minimix

The first single off my upcoming EP, 'New Escape', out on 4/16/2021

Composed, Produced, and Mixed by Smigonaut
Mastered by Sandy Finlayson
Artwork by Ashton Jones and Will Wofford

Pre-order EP here

Council Of One

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International Bookings: info@feellifemusic.com
1/2 of @gunkbeats
1/2 of @deeznauts
@therust

Smigonaut aka Josh Kipersztok is a producer and DJ who combines the power of bass-heavy electronic music with the finesse of jazz and hip-hop. He produces beats, downtempo, drum & bass, and more with a style that is refined and psychedelic yet playful and fun. From 2014 to 2020, he performed throughout the Northeast U.S. and released several EPs and singles. He caught the attention of discerning audiences and was nominated for Dance/Electronic Artist of the Year at the 2020 Boston Music Awards. After relocating to Los Angeles, Josh released his debut LP Antithesis with The Rust Music in 2022 which has seen a sold-out vinyl release and more than 800,000 digital streams to-date. He has since performed in every region of the U.S. and supported acts including Koan Sound, Jade Cicada, and Spoonbill.

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