Pick a station by music style
Rap and hip-hop
Radio Los Santos, West Coast Classics, iFruit Radio and The Lab.
Rock and punk
Los Santos Rock Radio, Channel X, Vinewood Boulevard Radio and Kult FM.
Electronic and dance
Soulwax FM, FlyLo FM, Los Santos Underground Radio and The Music Locker.
Pop, soul and funk
Non-Stop-Pop FM, The Lowdown 91.1, Space 103.2 and blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM.
Country, reggae and Latin
Rebel Radio, Blue Ark, East Los FM and MOTOMAMI Los Santos.
Talk or custom music
West Coast Talk Radio, Blaine County Radio and Self Radio on PC.
Original GTA 5 radio stations
These 17 stations formed the original radio lineup. Later releases expanded many playlists, so the songs heard on older consoles can differ from current versions.
| Station | Music or format | Host |
|---|---|---|
| Los Santos Rock Radio | Classic rock | Kenny Loggins |
| Non-Stop-Pop FM | Pop and R&B | Cara Delevingne |
| Radio Los Santos | Modern hip-hop | Big Boy |
| West Coast Classics | West Coast hip-hop | DJ Pooh |
| Channel X | Punk and hardcore | Keith Morris |
| Rebel Radio | Country | Jesco White |
| Soulwax FM | Electronic and dance | Soulwax |
| East Los FM | Latin and regional Mexican | Don Cheto and Camilo Lara |
| Blue Ark | Reggae, dub and dancehall | Lee Scratch Perry |
| Worldwide FM | Jazz, world and electronic | Gilles Peterson |
| FlyLo FM | Experimental electronic | Flying Lotus |
| The Lowdown 91.1 | Classic soul and funk | Pam Grier as Mama G |
| Radio Mirror Park | Indie and indietronica | Twin Shadow |
| Space 103.2 | Funk | Bootsy Collins |
| Vinewood Boulevard Radio | Alternative rock | Nate Williams and Stephen Pope |
| West Coast Talk Radio | Talk radio | Various hosts |
| Blaine County Radio | Talk radio | Various hosts |
Stations added after launch
| Station | Added | Music or format |
|---|---|---|
| The Lab | April 2015 | Original music from The Alchemist and Oh No with guest artists |
| blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM | December 2017 | Soul, hip-hop and deep cuts curated by Frank Ocean and guests |
| Los Santos Underground Radio | 2018 | House, techno and nightclub DJ sets |
| iFruit Radio | December 2019 | Rap, grime and international hip-hop |
| Still Slipping Los Santos | December 2020 | House, techno, drill and drum-and-bass |
| Kult FM | December 2020 | Alternative rock, post-punk and underground music |
| The Music Locker | December 2020 | House, disco and techno DJ mixes |
| MOTOMAMI Los Santos | December 2021 | Reggaeton, Latin pop and experimental music |
| Self Radio | PC only | Music files supplied by the player |
How to change the radio station
PlayStation
While driving, hold left on the D-pad to open the radio wheel. Select with the right stick and release the button.
Xbox
While driving, hold left on the D-pad, select a station with the right stick, then release.
PC
Use the radio-wheel key shown in Settings > Key Bindings. The mouse wheel can move through stations when the radio controls are active.
How to use Self Radio on PC
Self Radio is the official PC feature for personal music. Rockstar supports non-DRM MP3, WMA and M4A files, or shortcuts that point to folders containing those files.
- Open Documents, then Rockstar Games, GTA V and User Music.
- Add supported music files or shortcuts to music folders.
- Start GTA 5 and open Pause Menu > Settings > Audio.
- Run Perform Quick Scan for Music or Perform Full Scan for Music.
- Choose Self Radio from the vehicle radio wheel.
- Sequential plays files in folder order and allows skipping.
- Shuffle chooses tracks randomly and allows skipping.
- Radio mixes tracks with adverts and DJ speech but does not allow skipping.
Why a station may be missing
- PS3 and Xbox 360 do not have the full post-launch station lineup.
- Some stations can be hidden by the player preference controls in GTA Online.
- Self Radio appears only on PC and needs supported music files plus a completed scan.
- West Coast Talk Radio and Blaine County Radio can vary by in-game region.
- A licensed song may change without the station itself being removed.
Frequently asked questions
How many radio stations are in GTA 5?
There are 26 radio stations when the PC-only Self Radio is included. The GTA Online Media Player is a separate audio feature and is not counted as a station.
What is the newest GTA 5 radio station?
MOTOMAMI Los Santos is the newest full station. Rockstar introduced it with The Contract music update in December 2021.
Can you add your own music to GTA 5?
Yes on PC. Add supported files to Documents > Rockstar Games > GTA V > User Music, run a music scan under Audio settings, then choose Self Radio.
Which GTA 5 radio station plays rap?
Radio Los Santos covers modern hip-hop, West Coast Classics focuses on older West Coast rap, iFruit Radio mixes rap and grime, and The Lab features original hip-hop productions.
Sources
Primary sources are preferred for current availability and product features. Older walkthrough details are labeled and cross-checked where possible.