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Death Can Be Sweet
One of our favourite occasions of the year! The annual song share and communtiy Q&A with the one and only Songs By Death. Share your thoughts on this episode in the ...


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Have you ever felt like you’ve lost touch with your inner creative compass? Is songwriting a practice you want to maintain for the rest of your life? Have you ever thought about “why,” you write songs? Each week, host Michael Averill shares heart warming stories from his own experience as a touring singer/songwriter, as well as with guests, about songs that have been impactful, and why. There's always a way to put your unique fingerprint in your songwriting, and Michael is here to help you do it. Walk along with Michael @writesongsyoulove on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and challenges.
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Write Songs You Love is hosted by Michael Averill. The show has published 276 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Death Can Be Sweet" (29 October 2026, 86 minutes), "Preparing for Death Interview 2026" (22 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "Radishes, Frequencies, and Fools" (15 October 2026, 37 minutes).
Write Songs You Love publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 276 episodes.
Booking probability for Write Songs You Love is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Write Songs You Love requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Write Songs You Love's contact route on record: public web form.
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Michael Averill hosts Write Songs You Love, a music podcast with 276 episodes published.
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Episode #16
One of our favourite occasions of the year! The annual song share and communtiy Q&A with the one and only Songs By Death. Share your thoughts on this episode in the ...

Episode #15
If you've ever carried any feelings in your heart, or thoughts in your head about anything to do with Death, now is your time of year to share. The annual Death interview happens next week, so if you'd like answers to...

Write Songs You Love
What do they all have in common? Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook...

Episode #12
Quirky improv-inspired musical duo Raccoon Slumber Party share thought tickling stories about their very unique 2026 song releases, and how they actually made a music video before recording the song for their latest...

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and poet Kim June Johnson shares a plethora of ways to welcome the music living inside of us to the world. Check out her beautiful album Songs for a Quiet Day. Learn about all of...

Episode #10
Is there an aspect of your songwriting process that is your absolute favourite? Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook...

Episode #9
A little reminder goes a long way. Especially if it turns into a song you love. Find Tie Your Shoes on Bandcamp. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write...

Episode #8
If you’re looking for inspiration, why not look to your friends and those around you? Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook...

Episode #7
Kelowna, Canada based pianist and improvising wizard Jordan Leibel shares how letting the musical cat out of the bag opened up a pathway to expression, confidence, and a license to live and play loudly. Find Jordan’s...

Kenora Ontario based storyteller, author, and poet Leanne Fournier shares about the roots and inner workings of her drive for noticing and appreciating beauty, whether it be in nature, or the people and places around...

Episode #5
The 2026 Iced Teacup Challenge is in full swing. Listen for this years prompts, and for a lovely creative challenge from singer/songwriter/CBC music columnist, Dan Tait. Hear Dan talking about the Iced Teacup Challenge...

Kris Bradley — singer-songwriter, producer, and supporter of creatives around the globe shares about what it’s like to finally put herself first when it comes to her own artistry, and how burnout paved the way there...

Canadian singer-songwriter Haley Blais shares about how she makes creative decisions, her new upcoming project with Sam Lynch, and how her Grade 5 teacher gave her the nudge she needed to fall in love with music. Check...

Write Songs You Love host Michael Averill shares about the release of his new live off the floor piano focused collection titled “Piano Fire,” and shares stories from his upcoming book. Listen to Piano Fire on Bandcamp...

Music community gatherer, producer, and drummer extraordinaire Ethan McKibben shares about the life and times behind the drum kit, pathways of learning, and his brand new co-created instrumental keys, drums and groove...

Episode #28
Write Songs You Love just turned 5. Michael shares reflections, songs, and hopes for going into the future. Songs heard in this episode: Good for Something - Vaguely Obsessed To See Love - Tiger Moon Share your thoughts...

Kelowna, Canada based Singer/Songwriter Danaii shares about the challenges and joys of putting together her brand new EP titled “My Garden.” Connect with Danaii on Instagram here. Listen to Danaii’s new album here...

Episode #26
Jackie Ourman, founder of the Social Connection Collective and a relationship and attachment therapist, shares about how the belief of being a burden can affect those who actually want to support, and what this means...

Author and micro-memoir teacher Rumi Tsuchihashi returns to share tips and tools for helping the emotions in our writing be felt deeper in the heart. Connect with Rumi through her website. Check out the Emotion...

Episode #24
Have you ever had an unusual encounter with an animal, insect, or creature that seemed to mean something more? Might be a song in there. If you’re in the Okanagan region, and would like to attend the Butterfly Effect...
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