Summary
Even a decade after its release,Grand Theft Auto 5is still one of the most popular games on the market. Its massive open world, freedom of choice, and chaotic action keep fans coming back. But one other thing that theGrand Theft Autoseries is greatly appreciated for is their choice of music on the soundtrack.
SinceGrand Theft Auto 3, Rockstar has put a lot of effort into getting licensed songs to use for a huge selection of radio stations.Grand Theft Auto 5continued this by adding sixteen unique radio stations with over 400 songs to choose from. Throughout the game’s long life cycle, Rockstar has continued to update the music by adding multiple songs and even entirely new radio stations for players to listen to as they explore the city of Los Santos.
Updated July 24, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:Grand Theft Auto 5is one of the greatest open-world video games of all time, and remains relevant to this day. Players love the amazing attention to detail in this sandbox and how it immerses players in this massive world. Regardless of the character players control, they’ll have a great time using their unique abilities and shooting down anyone foolish enough to stand in their way. A huge part of the gameplay loop inGrand Theft Auto 5is driving. Players who want to make their journey as memorable as possible can check out the best radio stations inGTA 5to enjoy some great tunes and hilarious dialogue from the radio hosts.
Special Mention: Self FM
Almost everyGrand Theft Autogame allows players to add their songs to the game in a custom radio station that serves as a major source of comfort for players who want to listen to their playlist without any restrictions. While most people may not download music nowadays with streaming becoming all the rage, this doesn’t mean that players can’t make the effort to find the songs they love and add them to a curated playlist that they can never go wrong with.
It helps that Self FM feels naturally integrated into the game, meaning that players won’t feel like they’re pushing themselves to hear the music they want while breaking their immersion as they drive around the game world.Grand Theft Auto 5’s Self FM is a station that not many people talk about, but players are always welcome to add their songs and personalize their playthrough of the game in this small yet meaningful manner.
21Blaine County Radio
Public Talk Radio Station
The biggest reason players won’t bother to listen to Blaine County Radio all that much is because this station boasts no tunes and can only be heard in a specific region of the map. However, players who happen to switch to this station while trying to find something new to listen to will love the funny hosts and the ridiculous things they say on the radio.
The station features religious rhetoric that crosses a line, and farming shows that veer completely off-topic and lead to some hilarious moments. Blaine County Radio can become an underrated favorite for fans who love the sheer amount of comedic writing jam-packed into one of thebest radio stations inGTA 5.
20Soulwax FM
Techno And House
A lot of radio stations inGrand Theft Auto 5are hosted by real-life personalities, and Soulwax FM is no exception. Hosted by a real-life group of Belgian DJs appropriately called Soulwax, the techno and house tunes on this station are a thing of beauty for fans of the genre.
19WorldWide FM
Chillwave And Jazz-Funk
WorldWide FM is a pretty interesting radio station that players can check out whiledriving in and around Los Santos. The fact that this station exists in real life is a testament to how seriousGTA 5is about nailing its radio stations, with the songs here being pretty decent in their own right.
There’s nothing inherently bad about WorldWide FM, but it can’t be denied that the tracks in this station don’t compare to some of the more high-profile ones in the game. That being said, players who don’t mind listening to something energetic (if somewhat generic) will be more than pleased with what this station has to offer.
18Los Santos Underground Radio
House And Techno
A consequence ofGrand Theft Auto 5booming in popularity with the advent of its laudedOnlinecomponent was that this game received regular updates that added a wealth of amazing content to the game, including new radio stations that added some variety to the game’s music. Fans of techno and house music were glad to find out that another radio station was added to the game that catered to these genres of music.
Los Santos Underground Radio features some great tracks that players can enjoy as they explore the game world. Most of these tracks are pretty inoffensive, making them unremarkable to all but the most hardcore house and techno fans.
17Space 103.2
Funk
Players who want to get into the groove and enjoy some smooth tunes will have a blast listening to Space 103.2. Characters like Denise Clinton, Amanda De Santa, and Lester Crest prefer this station quite a bit, and understandably so. The music is pretty soothing and something many people can vibe to while exploring the world.
These old tunes can be pretty relaxing to listen to, but there are times when the vibe of this radio station doesn’t match the chaotic gameplay thatGrand Theft Autoplayers are used to. As a result, sticking to this radio station for too long is easier said than done.
16The Blue Ark
Reggae, Dub, And Dancehall
The reggae genre is highly underrated with the laidback beats present in this genre making it a perfect way to unwind after a period of stress. Given how encounters inGrand Theft Auto 5can go completely out of hand, it’s nice that players can always rely on this station to mellow things down a bit.
That being said, there’s no denying that reggae can become rather repetitive after a point, with the beats blending to form a musical experience that some players may find monotonous in a dynamic game likeGrand Theft Auto 5. As a result, there’s only so much of this genre and its ancillaries that players can handle before they switch over to a different station instead.
15Radio Mirror Park
Indie
Though some people don’t care for the synthesizer and the musical genre it inspired, fans of synth pop will find a lot to enjoy about Radio Mirror Park.GTA 5’ssynth pop station features an extensive playlist including Twin Shadow, Miami Horror, The Chain Gang of 1974, KAUF, and Cut Copy among many others.
The chill vibes of most of these tracks may not be the perfect match fora life of crime and violence,but since the game has much more to it than shootouts and heists, it’s nice to have something to tune into in the game’s more laidback moments.
14The Lab
Hip-Hop
After the much-celebrated release ofGTA 5on the PS3 and Xbox 360, Rockstar decided to go all-out in the re-release of this title on the next generation of consoles and the PC. Not only did the studio add first-person mode to the game, but it also added to the wealth of radio stations players could already tune into in the base game.
One such addition is The Lab, which features a decent collection of hip-hop tracks that are pretty catchy to listen to. It adds to the sheer amount of music variety in the game and proves whyGTA 5deserves its time in the spotlight as one of the most immersive open worlds ever crafted.
13Vinewood Boulevard Radio
Modern Rock
Some people may feel that indie rock doesn’t mesh well with theGrand Theft Autoseries. It isn’t as logical a fit as rap, and given the deserts and mountains of San Andreas, even country might make more sense. Regardless, there’s nothing to stop players from living their indie rock crime life dreams thanks to Vinewood Boulevard Radio.
The station could benefit from more variety and a longer track list, but the bands and songs that are included here make the station worth a listen. Featured artists include Wavves, Ceremony, Bleached, The Soft Pack, and The Men.
12East Los FM
Regional Mexican, Electronica, Hip-Hop, Rock And Ska
GTA 5’sregional Mexican station features a fantastic and varied playlist including the likes of Mexican Institute of Sound, La Sonora Dinamita, Fandango, and Fiebre de Jack. There are few radio stations that feel like they fit the city better than East Los FM.
Whether one is carjacking, racing, holding up gas stations, running errands, roleplaying,taking down a boss,or just cruising around enjoying the game’s scenery, East Los FM is one of the bestradio stations inGTA 5to vibe to. Unfortunately, the track list isn’t longer, but that’s the only real knock against this station.
