Dylan Delgado
theautisticmuse.substack.com
Dylan Delgado
@theautisticmuse.substack.com
An autistic fellow from the heart of WNY trying to make sense of the world through experience and thought - Champion of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 🌻
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I'm always looking for more neurodivergent voices to follow, so if you are, interact with this. Bonus if you use Substack and have a publication there.
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1/31 - 2024-25

Sofia Isella - The Doll People

Originally released in 2024 on Sofia Isella's 2nd EP, I Can Be Your Mother.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-u...

Thanks @euatbs.bsky.social for hosting!
SOFIA ISELLA - The Doll People (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by SOFIA ISELLA
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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1/30 - 2022-23

Dua Lipa - Houdini

Originally released in 2023 as a single ahead of Dua Lipa's 3rd album, Radical Optimism.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=suAR...
Dua Lipa - Houdini (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Dua Lipa
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:49 AM
I put up a new post last night on the Muse. On it I talk about a poetry workshop hosted by Emma-Jane Barlow. Check it out here:

theautisticmuse.substack.com/p/some-musin...

#poetry
Some Musings About Hope
What happens when you look at hope through a poetic lens?
theautisticmuse.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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1/29 - 2020-21

Lorde - Solar Power

Originally released in 2021 as a single ahead of Lorde's 3rd album, Solar Power.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsP...
Lorde - Solar Power
YouTube video by LordeVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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1/28 - 2018-19

Billie Eilish - when the party's over

Originally released in 2018 as a single ahead of Billie Eilish's debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbMw...
Billie Eilish - when the party's over
YouTube video by BillieEilishVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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1/27 - 2016-17

Aurora - Warrior

Originally released in 2016 as a single ahead of Aurora's debut album, All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0Cl...
Warrior
YouTube video by AURORA - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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1/26 - 2014-15

David Bowie - Lazarus

Originally released in 2015 as a single ahead of the release of Blackstar, David Bowie's final album.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Jq...
David Bowie - Lazarus (Official Video) [HD]
YouTube video by David Bowie
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM
On the Muse I am planning to make a post soon with questions, answers, and a fresh introduction (mainly because the only one I have is from when I started the Muse back in 2023). If you have questions, ask them here:

substack.com/@theautistic...
January 26, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Complete the haiga 135
#haiku by Dylan Delgado
Art by @completethehaiga.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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1/25 - 2012-13

First Aid Kit - Wolf

Originally released in 2012 as a single and features as a bonus track on some editions of First Aid Kit's second album, The Lion's Roar.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czj7...
First Aid Kit - Wolf (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by FirstAidKitVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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1/24 - 2010-11

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - If I Had A Gun...

Originally released in 2011 as a single ahead of the group's eponymous debut album.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NMU...
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - If I Had A Gun… (Official Video)
YouTube video by NoelGallagherVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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1/23 - 2008-09

Five Finger Death Punch - War is the Answer

Originally released in 2009 on their 2nd album that shares the same name as the song.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTCC...
Five Finger Death Punch - War Is the Answer (Official Audio)
YouTube video by 5FDPVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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1/22 - 2006-07

Paramore - Misery Business

Originally released in 2007 on Paramore's 2nd album, Riot!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCyG...
Paramore: Misery Business [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
YouTube video by Paramore
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:22 AM
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1/21 - 2004-05

Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle

Originally released in 2005 on Oasis's 6th album, Don't Believe The Truth.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVr4...
Oasis - The Importance Of Being Idle (Official Visualiser)
YouTube video by Oasis
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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1/20 - 2002-03

Rush - Nocturne

Originally released in 2002 on Rush's 17th album, Vapor Trails.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QZU...
Nocturne (2013 Remix)
YouTube video by Rush - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:41 AM
I read a blackout poem today from someone participating in the Stafford challenge and I fell in love with this line:
"Children must feel their curiosity."
January 20, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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1/19 - 2000-01

Tangerine Dream - The Green Land

Originally released in 2000 on Tangerine Dream's 59th studio album, The Seven Letters From Tibet.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOuD... (full album, but timestamped where the track starts)
Tangerine Dream - Seven Letters from Tibet [full album]
YouTube video by thedeepestdarkness84
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next Friday (1/31) I will reveal the February song for the Imperfect Singers Club.

While you wait for that song to be revealed, why not give the January prompt a shot? Be a brave soul and try it (you’d be the first!). Details here:

open.substack.com/chat/posts/8...
January 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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1/18 - 1998-99

Alan Jackson with Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville

Originally released in 1999 on Alan Jackson's 9th album, Under the Influence.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=grEm...
Margaritaville
YouTube video by Alan Jackson - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Complete the haiga 134
#tanka by Dylan Delgado
Art by @completethehaiga.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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1/17 - 1996-97

Gene - Speak to Me Someone

Originally released in 1997 on Gene's second album, Drawn to the Deep End.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9re6...
Speak To Me Someone
YouTube video by Gene - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Today is the start of the 2026 Stafford Challenge. I started it with a new poem, which has been published on the Autistic Muse:
open.substack.com/pub/theautis...

#poetry
Volcano of Limitless Potential
The poem that starts the Stafford Challenge for me!
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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1/16 - 1994-95

Foo Fighters - Good Grief

Originally released in 1995 on Foo Fighters' eponymous debut album.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUAb...
Good Grief
YouTube video by Foo Fighters - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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1/15 - 1992-93

The Verve - Slide Away

Originally released in 1993 on the Verve's debut album, A Storm in Heaven.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNXy...
Slide Away (Remastered 2004)
YouTube video by The Verve - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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For the final day of this month's challenge we head to my favorite Ethel Cain track, Nettles.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP0u...
Ethel Cain - Nettles (Official Visualizer)
YouTube video by Ethel Cain
www.youtube.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM