Autumn Dawn Leader
@songmistress.bsky.social
Maker of voluptuous and emotive music. Queer, poly, spoonie, quirky feral, chaotic.
Hello, Bluesky Peoples! I don't spend nearly enough time over here. I should change that. 🤔
July 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Hello, Bluesky Peoples! I don't spend nearly enough time over here. I should change that. 🤔
Watching the 20th!! #Springwatch with the fabulous @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Watching the 20th!! #Springwatch with the fabulous @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
When you want to be fit as a fiddle, but you're beaten like a drum instead. #spoonielife
May 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
When you want to be fit as a fiddle, but you're beaten like a drum instead. #spoonielife
I wrote a 'PROPER' folk ballad! This'll teach you history and stuff, it's long and earnest, AND there's a tragic untimely death; it's got all the things!! 😁
youtu.be/USfW45CDptY?...
youtu.be/USfW45CDptY?...
THE BALLAD OF THOMAS MONTECUTE (demo) - by Autumn Dawn Leader, Songmistress
YouTube video by Autumn Dawn Leader
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I wrote a 'PROPER' folk ballad! This'll teach you history and stuff, it's long and earnest, AND there's a tragic untimely death; it's got all the things!! 😁
youtu.be/USfW45CDptY?...
youtu.be/USfW45CDptY?...
I'm a woman over 50. I got referred to as eye-candy today. Wow! That's as good as being asked for ID when buying booze! 😁
May 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I'm a woman over 50. I got referred to as eye-candy today. Wow! That's as good as being asked for ID when buying booze! 😁
Awaken the fire and ride with the moonlight. Blessed Beltane!! youtu.be/D89H9ASKgT4?...
#beltane #lyre #fire #moonlight #pagan
#beltane #lyre #fire #moonlight #pagan
Ride With The Moonlight (a lyre song for Beltane)
YouTube video by Autumn Dawn Leader
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Awaken the fire and ride with the moonlight. Blessed Beltane!! youtu.be/D89H9ASKgT4?...
#beltane #lyre #fire #moonlight #pagan
#beltane #lyre #fire #moonlight #pagan
When you try to act healthier than you are for too long that shit catches up to you. I don't even have phantom spoons left. I had plans this weekend which, now, are sadly no more. Bed rest is now the requirement. #spoonielife #chronicillnessrealities
April 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
When you try to act healthier than you are for too long that shit catches up to you. I don't even have phantom spoons left. I had plans this weekend which, now, are sadly no more. Bed rest is now the requirement. #spoonielife #chronicillnessrealities
This week on 'Perimenopause Sucks (And Not In A Good Way)', Autumn (that's me) wakes up on Sunday morning to find the new oestrogen patch she just applied the night before is stuck firmly to her sheets rather than to her bum where it belongs! 🤦🏻♀️
April 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This week on 'Perimenopause Sucks (And Not In A Good Way)', Autumn (that's me) wakes up on Sunday morning to find the new oestrogen patch she just applied the night before is stuck firmly to her sheets rather than to her bum where it belongs! 🤦🏻♀️
I might need to watch my perimenopausal anger today. I'm out in Nottingham and wearing my New Rocks today... and, if I end up kicking the shite outta some mf, said mf is going to be very hurt.
April 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I might need to watch my perimenopausal anger today. I'm out in Nottingham and wearing my New Rocks today... and, if I end up kicking the shite outta some mf, said mf is going to be very hurt.
Yup.
The USA is so fucked.
April 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Yup.
I did an interview for Progzilla Radio
It's at progzilla.com/in-conversat...
We talk about my music, the making of the album 'Naked Truth', my love for Marillion and the future - or possible future - of me and my music.
#interview #altmusic #progmusic #autumndawnleader #womeninprog #womeninmusic
It's at progzilla.com/in-conversat...
We talk about my music, the making of the album 'Naked Truth', my love for Marillion and the future - or possible future - of me and my music.
#interview #altmusic #progmusic #autumndawnleader #womeninprog #womeninmusic
In conversation with Songmistress Autumn Dawn Leader
Autumn's new album ' Naked Truth' is out now.
progzilla.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I did an interview for Progzilla Radio
It's at progzilla.com/in-conversat...
We talk about my music, the making of the album 'Naked Truth', my love for Marillion and the future - or possible future - of me and my music.
#interview #altmusic #progmusic #autumndawnleader #womeninprog #womeninmusic
It's at progzilla.com/in-conversat...
We talk about my music, the making of the album 'Naked Truth', my love for Marillion and the future - or possible future - of me and my music.
#interview #altmusic #progmusic #autumndawnleader #womeninprog #womeninmusic
Out of hrt and can't get a doctor's appointment. Wondering if 'living with' perimenopause is worth it, or if I need to just give up now, make myself a very tasty rat-poison sandwich, and go to bed? Highly considering it! #perimenopause #agingsucks
March 31, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Out of hrt and can't get a doctor's appointment. Wondering if 'living with' perimenopause is worth it, or if I need to just give up now, make myself a very tasty rat-poison sandwich, and go to bed? Highly considering it! #perimenopause #agingsucks
What no one ever tells you about getting older/perifuckingmenopause is that it makes your skin so itchy you want to SCRATCH IT OFF!
ARRRGGGGGHHHH!!!
ARRRGGGGGHHHH!!!
March 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
What no one ever tells you about getting older/perifuckingmenopause is that it makes your skin so itchy you want to SCRATCH IT OFF!
ARRRGGGGGHHHH!!!
ARRRGGGGGHHHH!!!
I proved to myself yesterday how much CBD helps me when I made an impulse purchase of some CBD chocolate that was on sale at H&B. My hips in constant pain & my brain weasels up full volume were both muffled by the choc. So,today I replenished my supply of CBD oil. Shut up, pain & torture-brain!
March 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I proved to myself yesterday how much CBD helps me when I made an impulse purchase of some CBD chocolate that was on sale at H&B. My hips in constant pain & my brain weasels up full volume were both muffled by the choc. So,today I replenished my supply of CBD oil. Shut up, pain & torture-brain!
Perimenopause is beating my arse today. I have stuff and things to do, but brain not braining and body not bodying. So, bed it is.
Things can fuck off and stuff can wait.
Here's a playlist for you to listen to while I convalesce. open.spotify.com/playlist/1By...
Things can fuck off and stuff can wait.
Here's a playlist for you to listen to while I convalesce. open.spotify.com/playlist/1By...
Goth|Prog|Dark Melting Pot
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March 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Perimenopause is beating my arse today. I have stuff and things to do, but brain not braining and body not bodying. So, bed it is.
Things can fuck off and stuff can wait.
Here's a playlist for you to listen to while I convalesce. open.spotify.com/playlist/1By...
Things can fuck off and stuff can wait.
Here's a playlist for you to listen to while I convalesce. open.spotify.com/playlist/1By...
Happy International Women's Day! In honour of the day and celebrating music & art of all kinds made by women, goddess energy and the divine feminine, my digital album, The Goddess Reflective is on sale, available to download from Bandcamp, for ONLY £3 autumndawnleader.bandcamp.com/album/the-go...
March 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Happy International Women's Day! In honour of the day and celebrating music & art of all kinds made by women, goddess energy and the divine feminine, my digital album, The Goddess Reflective is on sale, available to download from Bandcamp, for ONLY £3 autumndawnleader.bandcamp.com/album/the-go...
Tomorrow is #BandcampFriday the day @bandcamp.com waives their fees so all the money goes to the artists making the music. It's a great day to support artists like me! Check out what people are saying about my new album Naked Truth on the images below. autumndawnleader.bandcamp.com/album/naked-...
March 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Tomorrow is #BandcampFriday the day @bandcamp.com waives their fees so all the money goes to the artists making the music. It's a great day to support artists like me! Check out what people are saying about my new album Naked Truth on the images below. autumndawnleader.bandcamp.com/album/naked-...
I'm going to LarpCon in Coalville tomorrow for the first time, with @tommontac.bsky.social who has gone before. But, as I, too, am 'sexy & supernatural', I'm sure I'll fit right in. And, apparently, the theme is Monty Python & the Holy Grail. So, yeah... I'll be right at home. #larpcon
February 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I'm going to LarpCon in Coalville tomorrow for the first time, with @tommontac.bsky.social who has gone before. But, as I, too, am 'sexy & supernatural', I'm sure I'll fit right in. And, apparently, the theme is Monty Python & the Holy Grail. So, yeah... I'll be right at home. #larpcon
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2 weeks tomorrow.
#ResistTrumpMar15 Trafalgar Sq, London at Noon.
Bring yourselves, your friends, your groups and spread the word!
All welcome.
Bring yourselves, your friends, your groups and spread the word!
All welcome.
February 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
2 weeks tomorrow.
Naked Truth is now available to stream on Spotify. Add a song or three to your playlists. Get it in your ears.
open.spotify.com/album/5uXbe8... #Spotify #musicstreaming #prog
open.spotify.com/album/5uXbe8... #Spotify #musicstreaming #prog
Naked Truth
open.spotify.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Naked Truth is now available to stream on Spotify. Add a song or three to your playlists. Get it in your ears.
open.spotify.com/album/5uXbe8... #Spotify #musicstreaming #prog
open.spotify.com/album/5uXbe8... #Spotify #musicstreaming #prog
Reposted by Autumn Dawn Leader
Every time I get on my phone to do literally anything
February 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Every time I get on my phone to do literally anything
My new favourite selfie. Not bad for an old bird, am I?
February 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
My new favourite selfie. Not bad for an old bird, am I?
The f-ing brain weasels are relentless! 🤦🏻♀️
BUT
SO
IS
LOVE ❤️
BUT
SO
IS
LOVE ❤️
February 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The f-ing brain weasels are relentless! 🤦🏻♀️
BUT
SO
IS
LOVE ❤️
BUT
SO
IS
LOVE ❤️
This weekend I have been mostly drawing.
Creativity takes many forms.
A reminder that my album, 'Naked Truth' is out and available for dl or as limited edition CD: autumndawnleader.bandcamp.com/album/naked-...
However you allow my artwork to touch you, I'm grateful for the opportunity to reach you
Creativity takes many forms.
A reminder that my album, 'Naked Truth' is out and available for dl or as limited edition CD: autumndawnleader.bandcamp.com/album/naked-...
However you allow my artwork to touch you, I'm grateful for the opportunity to reach you
February 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This weekend I have been mostly drawing.
Creativity takes many forms.
A reminder that my album, 'Naked Truth' is out and available for dl or as limited edition CD: autumndawnleader.bandcamp.com/album/naked-...
However you allow my artwork to touch you, I'm grateful for the opportunity to reach you
Creativity takes many forms.
A reminder that my album, 'Naked Truth' is out and available for dl or as limited edition CD: autumndawnleader.bandcamp.com/album/naked-...
However you allow my artwork to touch you, I'm grateful for the opportunity to reach you
Reposted by Autumn Dawn Leader
Unsolicited writing advice, no. #103876:
Never worry about whether what you write "matters." It matters because you do. And one day, someone else may read it and understand that they matter, too. This is how we build a world, one connection at a time.
Never worry about whether what you write "matters." It matters because you do. And one day, someone else may read it and understand that they matter, too. This is how we build a world, one connection at a time.
February 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. #103876:
Never worry about whether what you write "matters." It matters because you do. And one day, someone else may read it and understand that they matter, too. This is how we build a world, one connection at a time.
Never worry about whether what you write "matters." It matters because you do. And one day, someone else may read it and understand that they matter, too. This is how we build a world, one connection at a time.