The GTA series’ radio stations have gained legendary status across gaming culture over the years — learn more about the GTA V and GTA Online sounds to get the most out of your criminal experience in Los Santos!

Do you know why the GTA soundtrack is so legendary? Because it was created with care. From the very beginning of the series, developers have done everything in their power to ensure the radio serves as an atmospheric link between the player and the game world.

GTA V & GTA Online Radio Stations: Complete Music Guide (Stations, Hosts, Genres, Moods, Best Tracks)

In Grand Theft Auto V, the creators aimed to design a unique, laid-back approach to delivering the perfect immersion. As a result, newcomers and seasoned fans can enjoy entire playlists tailored to the (often authentic) personalities of the DJs hosting shows spanning a variety of genres, including pop, hardcore punk, hip hop, country, and reggae.

What’s more, listening to these songs has become a way for many to discover their favorites — how great is that? Even after all these years, players can still blast their beloved radio stations for nostalgia, rediscovering iconic tracks, or enjoying the unique vibe of their favorite DJ. That’s why we decided to create this ultimate list of all the stations in GTA V and Online — so that you, as a newcomer or a returning player, can determine which one best suits your mood.

All Radio Stations in GTA 5 & GTA Online — Complete Music Guide

GTA Stations

Let’s start with the vital information: GTA V’s story mode includes most of the stations available from launch, plus some new tracks and extras added in later updates and game versions, like GTA V Enhanced.

GTA Online features the same base, expanded with later updates, so ultimately, the multiplayer version of the game offers more stations and songs than the classic story mode. Now, let’s proceed to the list of available stations, their hosts, genres, and featured mood!

GTA V (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) — 17 Stations (15 music + 2 talk)

Format: Each station below includes Genre, Host, Mood, and a short set of recommended tracks so you can instantly pick a vibe for driving, missions, or free roam.

Los Santos Rock Radio

  • Genre: Rock, Classic Rock, Pop Rock
  • Host: Kenny Loggins
  • Mood: Guitars, classics, epic solos

Recommended tracks:

  • Def Leppard – Photograph
  • Elton John – Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting
  • Queen – Radio Ga Ga

Non Stop Pop FM

  • Genre: Pop, Dance, R&B, New Wave
  • Host: Cara Delevingne
  • Mood: Party, commercial radio, and a joyful vibe

Recommended tracks:

  • Wham! – Everything She Wants
  • Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc
  • Lady Gaga – Applause

Radio Los Santos

  • Genre: Hip-Hop and Rap
  • Host: Big Boi
  • Mood: Street vibe, modern hip-hop, and urban culture

Recommended tracks:

  • Kendrick Lamar – A.D.H.D.,
  • Danny Brown / Action Bronson – Bad News,
  • Trouble – Everyday

West Coast Classics

  • Genre: Classic Hip-Hop, Rap
  • Host: DJ Pooh
  • Mood: Nostalgia, classic California rap

Recommended tracks:

  • N.W.A – Appetite for Destruction,
  • Snoop Dogg – Gin and Juice,
  • Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E.

Rebel Radio

  • Genre: Country
  • Host: Jesco White
  • Mood: Country, redneck vibes

Recommended tracks:

  • Johnny Cash – General Lee,
  • Willie Nelson – Whiskey River,
  • Hank Thompson – I Don’t Hurt Anymore

East Los FM

  • Genre: Latin, Ska, Hip-Hop, Pop
  • Host: Don Cheto & Camilo Lara
  • Mood: Latin rhythms, southern energy

Recommended tracks:

  • La Vida Bohème – Radio Capital,
  • Los Tigres Del Norte – La Granja,
  • Don Cheto – El Tatuado

Channel X

  • Genre: Punk Rock, Hardcore
  • Host: Keith Morris
  • Mood: Rebellious, fast tempo

Recommended tracks:

  • Black Flag – My War,
  • Suicidal Tendencies – Subliminal,
  • Agent Orange – Bored of You

Vinewood Boulevard Radio

  • Genre: Indie Rock, Garage
  • Host: Nate Williams & Stephen Pope
  • Mood: Hipster, alternative, new wave

Recommended tracks:

  • FIDLAR – Cocaine,
  • Sam Flax – Fire Doesn’t Burn Itself,
  • Ceremony – Hysteria

Radio Mirror Park

  • Genre: Contemporary Indie
  • Host: DJ George
  • Mood: Chill, modern, night drive through the city

Recommended tracks:

  • Twin Shadow – Shooting Holes,
  • Poolside – Do You Believe?,
  • Yacht – Psychic City

Soulwax FM

  • Genre: House, Techno
  • Host: Soulwax
  • Mood: DJ set, party, club mix

Recommended tracks:

  • FKCLUB – The Strange Art (Inflagranti Remix),
  • The Hacker – Shockwave (Gesaffelstein Remix),
  • Transistorcake – Mr. Croissant Taker

FlyLo FM

  • Genre: Electronic
  • Host: Flying Lotus
  • Mood: Driving at night, psychedelic vibe, alternative

Recommended tracks:

  • Flying Lotus – Crosswerved,
  • Captain Murphy – Evil Grin,
  • Thundercat – Oh Sheit It’s X

Space 103.2

  • Genre: Funk
  • Host: Bootsy Collins
  • Mood: Oldschool funk, dance, cool

Recommended tracks:

  • One Way – Cutie Pie,
  • Sho Nuff – Funkasize You,
  • Kano – Can’t Hold Back Your Lovin’

The Lowdown 91.1

  • Genre: Soul
  • Host: “Mama G” Pam Grier
  • Mood: Smooth, sensual, retro 70s vibe

Recommended tracks:

  • Marlena Shaw – California Soul,
  • The Undisputed Truth – Smiling Faces Sometimes,
  • Smokey Robinson – Cruisin’

Blue Ark FM

  • Genre: Reggae
  • Host: Lee “Scratch” Perry
  • Mood: Tropical chill, Jamaican rhythms

Recommended tracks:

  • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Chapter Three,
  • Lee Perry & The Upsetters – I Am a Madman,
  • Yellowman – Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt

Worldwide FM

  • Genre: Jazz, Chillwave, Funk, World
  • Host: Gilles Peterson
  • Mood: Global sounds, chill, creative, and diverse

Recommended tracks:

  • Django Django – Waveforms,
  • Yuna – Live Your Life,
  • Owiny Sigoma Band – Harpoon Land

West Coast Talk Radio (WCTR)

  • Genre: Talk radio, satire, news
  • Host: Lazlow Jones
  • Mood: Humor, social satire, poking fun at everything

Blaine County Talk Radio

  • Genre: Talk radio, local vibe
  • Host: Duane Earl, Ron Jakowski
  • Mood: Local quirks, rustic atmosphere

Stations Added in Enhanced & Online (PC, Xbox One/Series, PS4/PS5)

These versions include all 17 original stations, plus the extras below. In other words: if you’re playing modern GTA V or GTA Online, you’re getting the most complete radio experience with the widest selection of songs and DJ styles.

The Lab

  • Genre: Experimental Hip-Hop
  • Host: The Alchemist & Oh No
  • Mood: Raw, experimental, underground vibe

Recommended tracks:

  • MNDR feat. Killer Mike – Lock & Load,
  • Wavves – Leave,
  • Curren$y – Fetti

Blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM

  • Genre: Urban Adult Contemporary
  • Host: Frank Ocean, Vegyn, Roof Access, Fed
  • Mood: Reflective, artistic, smooth

Recommended tracks:

  • Frank Ocean – Ivy,
  • MC Mack – EZ Come, EZ Go,
  • Suspect – FBG

iFruit Radio

  • Genre: Hip-Hop
  • Host: Danny Brown
  • Mood: Aggressive, new wave hip-hop

Recommended tracks:

  • Burna Boy ft. Zlatan – Killin Dem,
  • JME ft. Giggs – Knock Your Block Off,
  • Baauer & Channel Tres ft. Danny Brown – Ready to Go

Still Slipping Los Santos

  • Genre: House, Techno
  • Host: Joy Orbison
  • Mood: Rave, alternative electronica

Recommended tracks:

  • Pa Salieu – No Warnin’,
  • Blanco – Shippüden,
  • Spooky – Joyride

Kult FM 99.1

  • Genre: Indie, Rock
  • Host: Julian Casablancas, Zachary, Mac DeMarco, Tony Mac
  • Mood: Experimental, nostalgia, underground

Recommended tracks:

  • Mac DeMarco – On the Level,
  • The Slits – Typical Girls,
  • T La Rock – It’s Yours

Music Locker Radio

  • Genre: House, Techno, Disco
  • Host: Keinemusik, Palms Trax, Moodymann
  • Mood: High-end club music, luxury vibe

Recommended tracks:

  • Cybonix – Cybonix Groove,
  • Moodymann – I Think Of Saturday,
  • Waajeed – Power In Numbers

Los Santos Underground Radio

  • Genre: House, Techno, Electronic
  • Host: Solomun, Dixon, The Black Madonna, Tale of Us
  • Mood: Underground club, long DJ sets

Recommended tracks:

  • Bryan Ferry – Don’t Stop the Dance,
  • Tale of Us – Trevor’s Dream,
  • Art of Noise – Beat Box

Motomami Los Santos

  • Genre: Hip-Hop, Indie Pop, Electronic, Experimental
  • Host: ROSALÍA & Arca
  • Mood: Dance, Latin, strong female sounds

Recommended tracks:

  • DJ Spinn – Bounce N Break Yo Back,
  • Las Guanábanas – Vamos Pa la Disco,
  • Caroline Polachek – Bunny Is a Rider

Self Radio (PC only)

Genre: Whatever you like

Host: You’re the host!

Mood: Personalized station

If you want maximum immersion with your own playlist, Self Radio is your “create-a-station” option — perfect for roleplay runs, cruising, or grinding in Online with your personal music taste.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are plenty of sounds to listen to and discover in all versions of GTA V. Which radio station is your favorite? Or maybe you prefer to enjoy a personalized playlist on Self Radio? Don’t forget to let us know, and have fun listening to your favorite tracks that best suit your GTA playstyle!

Sources:

  • https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Radio_Stations_in_GTA_V
  • https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Radio_Stations_in_GTA_Online
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