With the countdown ticking past the 40-day mark ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's launch (scheduled for November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S), Rockstar has revealed a preview of six in-game radio stations set to soundtrack Jason and Lucia's escapades across Leonida. The studio also announced that, for the first time in franchise history, protagonists will be able to listen to these stations on foot using earbuds and headphones, alongside new thematic podcasts designed to push in-game immersion to new heights.
Following the announcement, the first wave of high-profile hosts running Leonida's airwaves was confirmed by Pitchfork. The lineup features Bad Bunny, RaiNao, Lana Del Rey, Robyn, Alex Consani, Burna Boy, Palms Trax, Kerry King & Tom Araya (Slayer), Morgan Wallen, Jeremy Dufrene, Trick Daddy, and Trina.
Here is what we know so far about the hosts, artists, and tracks you'll soon have on repeat in GTA VI. Audio snippets and vibe previews are available on the official Rockstar website.
The full breakdown of GTA VI radio stations (so far)
Cocoteo FM
"Cocoteo FM is Leonida's home for the best of modern Latin music. Hosted by El Martillo and La Gata and featuring everything from bachata and merengue to dembow and reggaeton — Cocoteo FM is el party que nunca se apaga."
Hosts: El Martillo (Bad Bunny), La Gata (RaiNao)
Songs: Bad Bunny – "EoO", Axel Rulay ft. Farruko & El Alfa – "Si Es Trucho Es Trucho", Romeo Santos & El Chaval de la Bachata – "Canalla"
Back Country Radio
"MW and Delta Dawne blast renegade country music to the Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, and beyond. Stay tuned for Back Country’s roving reporter, swamp meteorologist, and Delta’s not-so-secret lover Mud Dog Mike checking in from the driver’s seat of his Grassrivers airboat."
Hosts: MW (Morgan Wallen), Delta Dawne (Lana Del Rey), Mud Dog Mike (Jeremy Dufrene)
Songs: David Allan Coe – "Need a Little Time Off for Bad Behavior", Loretta Lynn – "Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’", Hank Williams Jr. & Waylon Jennings – "The Conversation"
AfroBank FM
"Turn up the gbedu with Burna and Palmsy, AfroBank FM's dynamic duo curating the best in African music, from 20th-century classics and undiscovered gems to contemporary sounds like amapiano, 3-step, and more."
Hosts: Burna (Burna Boy), Palmsy (Palms Trax)
Songs: Asake – "Joha", Pat Thomas ft. Ebo Taylor – "Gye Wani", DJ Lag & Robot Boii ft. Kamo Mphela – "Shay’sana"
The Chamber 106.6
"Crushing metal has landed in Leonida. Jump in the pit with DJ Kerry and DJ Tom for decades of timeless metal anthems as they channel Leonida’s deep metal roots."
Hosts: DJ Kerry (Kerry King), DJ Tom (Tom Araya)
Songs: Black Sabbath – "I", Pantera – "I’m Broken", Slayer – "Raining Blood"
Flash FM
"The Vice City institution that delivers the best in pop music with Robyn and Alex — guaranteed to make you dance no matter where you find yourself in the Goodtime State."
Hosts: Robyn, Alex (Alex Consani)
Songs: Charli xcx – "Good Ones", MGMT – "Electric Feel", Zara Larsson & PinkPantheress – "Midnight Sun (Girls Trip)"
Dirty South Classics
"A little southern hospitality from Trick and Trina, blasting regional rap and hip-hop classics. From the beach to the block, nobody reps Leonida and the South like they do."
Hosts: Trick (Trick Daddy), Trina
Songs: David Banner ft. Lil’ Flip – "Like A Pimp", JT Money ft. Solé – "Who Dat", DJ Khaled ft. Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Pitbull – "Born N Raised"
With a roster like this, Rockstar is clearly aiming for more than just delivering the most ambitious video game of all time. GTA VI is positioning itself as the undisputed cultural event of late 2024, spanning gaming, cinema, and music alike.
When it launched back in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V featured 17 radio stations boasting around 240 licensed tracks, with guest hosts including Wavves, producer Flying Lotus, and electronic duo Soulwax. Over the years and through successive content updates, GTA Online significantly expanded that catalog, which now tops out at 750 tracks spread across 26 themed stations, hosted by global stars like Rosalía, Arca, Danny Brown, and The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas.
Rockstar is unmistakably gearing up to make a seismic impact with its new open world, which will almost certainly launch with a record-setting library of licensed music. That said, the developer remains tight-lipped regarding the original score, at least part of which is expected to come from franchise regular Woody Jackson, potentially reunited with Michael Hunter, who previously left his mark on GTA IV. While we await further details in the coming weeks, the initial cues featured in late August's extended trailer already sounded exceptionally promising.
Just last month, Rockstar unveiled Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, a 34-track compilation curated and composed by major contemporary artists including Travis Scott, PinkPantheress, Yung Lean, and The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards. Eight singles are already available to stream, and physical pre-orders are open on CD and vinyl ahead of release day on November 19.
In other must-know VGM news, Konami has been on quite a roll lately, dropping the full soundtracks for both Castlevania and its cult JRPG series Suikoden onto streaming platforms.
