<![CDATA[Song Minded with Amir Khostavan]]>Welcome to Song Minded with Amir Khostavan, the podcast for people who look at music from the inside out.

Hosted by songwriter and music producer Amir Khostavan, this show dives deep into the art, science, and culture of the music shaping our world. From dissecting current music pop culture trends and reviewing the latest album drops to breaking down hit tracks from a music theory standpoint, Song Minded is a casual yet deep-dive look into what makes great songs work.

Subscribe for new episodes, and catch the video versions periodically on the Amir Khostavan YouTube channel.

]]>www.youtube.com/@amirkhostavanRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:34:02 GMTFri, 12 Dec 2025 07:23:01 GMT60Amir Khostavan<p><b>Welcome to Song Minded with Amir Khostavan, the podcast for people who look at music from the inside out.</b></p><p></p><p>Hosted by songwriter and music producer Amir Khostavan, this show dives deep into the art, science, and culture of the music shaping our world. From dissecting current music pop culture trends and reviewing the latest album drops to breaking down hit tracks from a music theory standpoint, <i>Song Minded</i> is a casual yet deep-dive look into what makes great songs work.</p><p></p><p><b>Subscribe for new episodes, and catch the video versions periodically on the Amir Khostavan YouTube channel.</b></p>episodicAmir Khostavanarkoverload@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Is HIStory Michael's most UNDERRATED album? ]]>The episode of the Songminded Podcast is all about Michael Jackson's 'HIStory' album, exploring its unique tracklist, songwriting, and overall impact. The host shares his thoughts on each track, highlighting standout performances and the album's significance in Jackson's discography.

Takeaways

  • Innovative tracklist with a combination of greatest hits and new songs
  • Standout tracks include 'Scream,' 'They Don't Care About Us,' and 'Earth Song'

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'History'
  • 07:40 Analyzing 'They Don't Care About Us'
  • 17:40 Assessment of 'DS' and 'Money'
  • 25:02 Discussion of 'Tabloid Junkie' and 'Too Bad'
]]>17fcafd6-e4c0-45dc-8710-62e193a224b9Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:56:39 GMT<p>The episode of the Songminded Podcast is all about Michael Jackson's 'HIStory' album, exploring its unique tracklist, songwriting, and overall impact. The host shares his thoughts on each track, highlighting standout performances and the album's significance in Jackson's discography.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Innovative tracklist with a combination of greatest hits and new songs</li><li>Standout tracks include 'Scream,' 'They Don't Care About Us,' and 'Earth Song'</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to 'History'</li><li>07:40 Analyzing 'They Don't Care About Us'</li><li>17:40 Assessment of 'DS' and 'Money'</li><li>25:02 Discussion of 'Tabloid Junkie' and 'Too Bad'</li></ul>no00:33:19Is HIStory Michael's most UNDERRATED album? full<![CDATA['Black or White' to 'Heal the World': inside Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous']]>A deep dive into Michael Jackson's album 'Dangerous' reveals a mix of hits and misses, with standout tracks like 'Black or White' and 'Heal the World.' The album showcases Jackson's ambitious experimentation with new styles and production techniques, resulting in a diverse listening experience.

Takeaways

  • Ambitious experimentation with new styles and production techniques
  • Standout tracks like 'Black or White' and 'Heal the World'
]]>3c4fddd6-e7eb-4981-85e5-fcbda12d9303Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:21:56 GMT<p>A deep dive into Michael Jackson's album 'Dangerous' reveals a mix of hits and misses, with standout tracks like 'Black or White' and 'Heal the World.' The album showcases Jackson's ambitious experimentation with new styles and production techniques, resulting in a diverse listening experience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Ambitious experimentation with new styles and production techniques</li><li>Standout tracks like 'Black or White' and 'Heal the World'</li></ul>no00:40:59'Black or White' to 'Heal the World': inside Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous'full<![CDATA[Why Bad is Michael Jackson's most CONSISTENT album]]>A deep dive into Michael Jackson's album 'Bad,' exploring its consistency, iconic tracks, and the legacy it holds. The album is celebrated for its musical achievements and impact, despite comparisons to 'Thriller.'

Takeaways

  • Bad: A consistent and impactful record
  • Iconic tracks like 'Man in the Mirror' and 'Smooth Criminal'

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Bad
  • 09:50 The Way You Make Me Feel
  • 15:05 Liberian Girl
  • 22:50 Man in the Mirror
  • 31:01 Dirty Diana
  • 37:10 Leave Me Alone
]]>55c0e099-1b36-4e9e-98c9-710d71291b03Sat, 23 May 2026 19:56:54 GMT<p>A deep dive into Michael Jackson's album 'Bad,' exploring its consistency, iconic tracks, and the legacy it holds. The album is celebrated for its musical achievements and impact, despite comparisons to 'Thriller.'</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Bad: A consistent and impactful record</li><li>Iconic tracks like 'Man in the Mirror' and 'Smooth Criminal'</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Bad</li><li>09:50 The Way You Make Me Feel</li><li>15:05 Liberian Girl</li><li>22:50 Man in the Mirror</li><li>31:01 Dirty Diana</li><li>37:10 Leave Me Alone</li></ul>no00:35:51Why Bad is Michael Jackson's most CONSISTENT albumfull<![CDATA[Why Michael Jackson's Thriller is One of the Best Albums Ever]]>The conversation methodically explores the iconic album 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson, highlighting its minimalistic songwriting and its profound influence on pop culture and the music industry. The chapters cover the introduction to Thriller, the aura of the album, individual track analyses, and the impact of Thriller on music and culture.

Takeaways

  • Iconic album with minimalistic songwriting
  • Influence on pop culture and music industry

]]>c5524073-b3a7-4d40-bc93-59722511f1a0Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation methodically explores the iconic album 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson, highlighting its minimalistic songwriting and its profound influence on pop culture and the music industry. The chapters cover the introduction to Thriller, the aura of the album, individual track analyses, and the impact of Thriller on music and culture.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Iconic album with minimalistic songwriting</li><li>Influence on pop culture and music industry</li></ul><p></p><p></p>no00:34:46Why Michael Jackson's Thriller is One of the Best Albums Everfull<![CDATA[Album Review: Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall"]]>Amir Khostavan takes listeners on a journey through Michael Jackson's debut on Epic Records with the album 'Off the Wall.' Exploring iconic tracks and themes, Amir provides a comprehensive review of the record, its impact, and its influence on Jackson's later work.

Takeaways

  • Off the Wall: A Journey Through Michael Jackson's Debut on Epic Records
  • Exploring the Iconic Tracks and Themes of Off the Wall

Chapters

  • 00:00 Legacy of Off the Wall
]]>70e48039-7ee6-418a-b17d-c2b81613c38dWed, 29 Apr 2026 23:52:07 GMT<p>Amir Khostavan takes listeners on a journey through Michael Jackson's debut on Epic Records with the album 'Off the Wall.' Exploring iconic tracks and themes, Amir provides a comprehensive review of the record, its impact, and its influence on Jackson's later work.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Off the Wall: A Journey Through Michael Jackson's Debut on Epic Records</li><li>Exploring the Iconic Tracks and Themes of Off the Wall</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Legacy of Off the Wall</li></ul>no00:18:09Album Review: Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall"full<![CDATA[Making Music with Suno. Why does it feel wrong?]]>In this episode, I break down what it's like as a music producer and songwriter to embrace working with Suno AI. I talk about the pros, the cons, and why I like using it as a TOOL to help me become more music that I care about, while allowing me to focus on what I love to do, which is being a songwriter and a performer.

]]>402c08ce-2860-42eb-b77e-2ee3e9e692f4Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:18:41 GMT<p>In this episode, I break down what it's like as a music producer and songwriter to embrace working with Suno AI. I talk about the pros, the cons, and why I like using it as a TOOL to help me become more music that I care about, while allowing me to focus on what I love to do, which is being a songwriter and a performer. </p>no00:28:13Making Music with Suno. Why does it feel wrong?full