Radio stations

After purchasing a sound system, from a small transistor to a Hi-Fi surround system, Sims will be able to listen to music through radio stations covering different music genres. Some games and expansions even allow players to add their own radio stations by using music from their computer. DJ booths typically don't feature the regular radio stations. They have unique genres of music that can be played instead, which the games internally treat the same as other radio stations.
The Sims Medieval is the only game to not feature any radio stations as radios are anachronistic to the time period. Instead, background music is played when viewing inside buildings.
==Radio stations==
===The Sims===
The Sims features 9 radio stations, four of which are in the base game and the rest introduced with House Party. Other expansions add stations that can only be heard on community lots, and are produced from dedicated wall speakers.
;Base Game
* Classical
* Country
* Latin
* Rock
;House PartyThese stations are only available on the Wurl 'N' Hurl Retro Jukebox, the Turntablitz DJ Booth, and custom items based on them.
* Beach
* Country Dance
* Disco
* Rap
* Techno
;Hot Date
* Classical Strings (grey Nonstop Noise Wall Speaker only)
* Easy Listening (Audible Enlightenment Wall Speaker only)
;Unleashed
* Zydeco (green Nonstop Noise Wall Speaker only)
* Live Band (Screaming Buttress Wall Speaker only)
;Superstar
* Orchestra (Return of the Vacuum Tube only)
===The Sims Online===
The Sims Online features all of the same stations as The Sims, excluding the dedicated speaker stations included with Unleashed and Superstar. The game also introduces three unique radio stations:
* Horror
* Old World
* Sci-Fi
===The Sims Bustin' Out===
The Sims Bustin' Out features six radio stations, four of which contain original music created specifically for the game. The Bluegrass and Techno stations reuse music from The Sims, House Party, and Superstar.
* Bluegrass
* Hip-Hop
* Metal
* Pop
* Smooth Jazz
* Techno
===The Urbz: Sims in the City===
Each district of Urbzville in The Urbz: Sims in the City has its own radio station (except for Skyline Beach, which shares the same station as Cozmo Street). Each station is unlocked for selection after its associated district is visited for the first time.
* Dead Dread Punk (Central Station)
* SK8R Punk (Kicktail Park)
* Road Rash Radio (Gasoline Row)
* Cobalt Lounge (South Side Bridge)
* Pootie's Top 40 (Diamond Heights)
* BEP-d-Beat (Cozmo Street & Skyline Beach)
* Eel-ectronica (Neon East)
* Xperimental (The Foundry)
===The Sims 2===
The Sims 2 features 20 different radio stations, as well as an additional Holiday-themed station that is only available to listen to on a specific stereo. An additional 4 stations are exclusive to the DJ booth. 6 stations are available with the base game, with others being introduced through expansion packs. Each expansion and stuff pack also added new music to the existing stations as well, many of which are Simlish versions of real-life songs.
All stations except for College Rock and Jazz have a corresponding wall-mounted speaker which only plays that station, and can only be placed on community lots.Custom content speakers for the College Rock and Jazz stations are available from ModTheSims. Some expansion and stuff packs also added to existing stations.
With FreeTime, custom radio stations can be created from the audio options menu. Players are able to create and name their own custom radio stations, and choose a playlist of songs to be played on it. Songs from any existing radio station, as well as all build mode, buy mode, Create a Sim, and neighborhood view music can be added to the custom station. All custom radio stations are grouped under the "Custom Station..." pie menu and can be played on any stereo in-game, but cannot be played on wall-mounted speakers.
;Base Game
* Hip-HopPets adds songs to this station
* MetalTeen Style Stuff adds songs to this station
* PopFamily Fun Stuff, Pets, Seasons, FreeTime, and Apartment Life add songs to this station
* R&B
* SalsaThis is the default station.
* TechnoGlamour Life Stuff, Pets, and Apartment Life add songs to this station
;University
* Jazz
* College RockPets and Apartment Life add songs to this station
;Nightlife
* Classical
* Oldies
* SlowCan only be played on the DJ booth
* Medium
* Fast
* Housemix
;Open for Business
* New Wave
* ShoppingThis station exclusively plays Buy Mode music from The Sims.
;Pets
* Country
;Happy Holiday Stuff
* Holiday (Funky the Snowman only)
;Seasons
* Jam Bands
* New AgeThis station exclusively plays Build Mode music from The Sims.
;Bon Voyage
* Big Band
* Reggae
* Surf
* World
;Freetime
* Indie Wave
===The Sims Stories===
;Pet Stories
* Country
* Electronica
* Indie
* Jazz
* Pop
;Castaway Stories
* Beach
* Disco
* Island
* Zydeco
===The Sims 2 (console)===
The console version of The Sims 2 features nine radio stations with entirely unique music, but reuses music from The Sims 2 Nightlife for the different modes of the game. Many of the songs were originally recorded for The Urbz: Sims in the City and were held over to be used in The Urbz 2, which was ultimately refactored into The Sims 2. Other songs in the game are remastered versions of existing songs from selected artists' work.
Several real-life songs were rerecorded into Simlish, and can be played individually on a stereo, much like selecting a radio station. These artists are Fischerspooner, Kitty Shack, MXPX, Paramore, Reggie & the Full Effect, and Trivium.
* Alternative Rock
* Ambient Dub
* Bluegrass
* Industrial
* Lounge Music
* Nu-Metal
* Pop
* Punk Pop
* Trance Dance
===The Sims 3===
The Sims 3 features 27 radio stations, containing a mixture of original music, Simlish versions of real-world music, and reused music from previous games in the series. 6 stations are available with the base game, with others being introduced through expansion packs and stuff packs.
Sims can have a favorite station set for them in Create a Sim. They will gain a +40 "Enjoying Music" moodlet when listening to their favourite station, and will select it automatically when dancing or autonomously turning on the stereo.
The Custom station allows players to add their own custom music to the game. Unlike The Sims 2, it's not possible to create other custom radio stations without mods.
;Base Game
* Classical
* Custom
* Electronica
* Indie
* Kids
* Latin
* Pop
;World Adventures
* Chinese
* FrenchThis station plays the same music from The Sims: Makin' Magic.
* Egyptian
;Ambitions
* Roots
* Soul
;Fast Lane Stuff
* Rockabilly
;Late Night
* Hip-Hop
;Pets
* R&B
* Country
* Songwriter
;Showtime
*Dubstep
*Drum 'n' Bass
*Funk
*Niche
;Supernatural
* Dark Wave
;70's, 80's, & 90's StuffThese stations play the same music as the radio stations from The Sims and The Sims: House Party.
* Disco
* Rap
* Rock
;University Life
* Geek Rock
;Island Paradise
* Beach Party
* Island Life
;Movie Stuff
* Spooky
* Epic
* Western
;Into the Future
* DigiTunes
===The Sims 4===
The Sims 4 currently features 39 radio stations, with an additional 10 stations exclusive to the DJ booth. 7 radio stations are included with the base game, with 9 stations being introduced to the game through patches. All other stations are introduced with expansion packs, game packs, and stuff packs. Patch 131 of the base game added a Mixed Music setting on stereos, which plays random songs from every radio station in the game.
Sims can select their favorite music genres with the likes and dislikes system in Create a Sim.
Unlike previous games, there are no dedicated custom radio stations in The Sims 4. Custom music can be added (with the exception of Talk Radio and Prom Night) to existing stations. The Talk Radio station is also unique in that Sims cannot dance to it.
;Base Game
* AlternativeOutdoor Retreat, Get to Work, Get Together, City Living, Parenthood, Cats & Dogs, Get Famous, Island Living, Realm of Magic, Discover University, Eco Lifestyle, Snowy Escape, Dream Home Decorator, My Wedding Stories, and High School Years add songs to this station. 
* Blues
* Carnaval BeatsAdded with Patch 122.
* Classical
* ElectronicaLuxury Party Stuff, Get Together, Vintage Glamour Stuff, Island Living, and Eco Lifestyle add songs to this station.
* Hip HopNo longer exclusive to Get Famous as of Patch 88.Get Famous, For Rent, and Lovestruck adds songs to this station.
* KidsAdded with Patch 46.
* Lullabies
* PopGet to Work, Luxury Party Stuff, Get Together, Movie Hangout Stuff, Romantic Garden Stuff, Backyard Stuff, City Living, Parenthood, Fitness Stuff, Cats & Dogs, Laundry Day Stuff, My First Pet Stuff, Seasons, Get Famous, Island Living, Realm of Magic, Tiny Living Stuff, Eco Lifestyle, Snowy Escape, and Dream Home Decorator add songs to this station.
* R&BAdded with SDX.For Rent and Lovestruck adds songs to this station.
* RetroPlays music from previous The Sims titles.
* RomanceLovestruck adds songs to this station.
* SpookyAdded with Patch 5.Spooky Stuff, Vampires, Realm of Magic, Paranormal Stuff and Werewolves add songs to this station.
* S-PopNo longer exclusive to City Living as of Patch 103.City Living adds songs to this station.
* Winter HolidayAdded with Patch 9.Seasons adds songs to this station.
* WorldNo longer exclusive to City Living as of Patch 123.City Living adds songs to this station.
;Get to Work
* Easy Listening
;Perfect Patio Stuff
* Backyard
;Spa Day
* New AgeMakes Sims "Focused"
;Get Together
* BreakbeatsDJ Booth with level 5 DJ skill
* Chill OutDJ Booth with level 4 DJ skill
* Chip TuneDJ Booth with level 3 DJ skill
* Drum 'n' BassDJ Booth with level 9 DJ skill
* Groovin'DJ Booth with level 2 DJ skill
* Hip HopDJ Booth with level 8 DJ skill
* HouseDJ Booth with level 7 DJ skill
* MachineDJ Booth with level 2 DJ skill
* NoiseDJ Booth with level 10 DJ skill
* RemixesDJ Booth with level 6 DJ skill
;Romantic Garden Stuff
* Baroque
;Dine Out
* Jazz
;Kids Room Stuff
* Tween Pop
;City Living
* Talk Radio
* Humor and HijinksOnly available on Humor and Hijinks festival. 
* GeekconOnly available on Geekcon festival. 
* Spice FestivalOnly available on Spice festival. 
* Romance FestivalOnly available on Romance festival. 
* Flea MarketOnly available on Flea Market festival. 
;Bowling Night Stuff
* NuDiscoThis station plays Disco music from The Sims House Party.
;Cats & Dogs
* Singer-Songwriter
;Jungle Adventure
* Latin
* Latin Pop
;Seasons
* Summer Strut
;StrangerVille
* Strange Tunes
;Island Living
* Island Radio
;Eco Lifestyle
* Americana
;Nifty Knitting Stuff
* Focus
* Metal
;Journey to Batuu
* Batuu Radio
* DJ R-3X StereoOnly available on Droids and the DJ R-3X DJ set.
;Snowy Escape
* Japanese Folk
;Cottage Living
* Cottagecore
;High School Years
* Prom NightOnly available on Moderne Event Speakers and medallions that are rewarded from Prom events. Custom music cannot be added to this station. 
;Growing Together
* Soul
;Horse Ranch
* Ranch
;Life & Death
* Mournful Melodies (Mournful Melodies Music Box only)
==Appearances by game==
Radio Stations 	The Sims	The Sims Online	The Sims Bustin' Out	The Sims 2 	The Sims 2 (console)	The Sims Stories	The Sims 3	The Sims 4
Alternative 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Alternative Rock 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Ambient Dub 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Americana 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Backyard 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Baroque 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Batuu Radio 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Beach Party 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Beach 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Big Band 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Bluegrass 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Blues 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Carnaval Beats 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Chinese 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Classical 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
College Rock 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cottagecore 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Country Dance 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Country 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Dark Wave 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
DigiTunes 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Disco 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
DJ R-3X Stereo 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Easy Listening 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Egyptian 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Electronica 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Epic 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Focus 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
French 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Geek Rock 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Hip Hop 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Holiday 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Horror 	 	 	 	No Horror station exists in The Sims 2 itself, but a series of Horror-themed music was made available on the official The Sims 2 website.	 	 	 	
Housemix 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Indie Wave 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Indie 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Industrial 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Island Life 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Island 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jam Bands 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Japanese Folk 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jazz 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Kids 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Latin 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Latin Pop 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Live Band 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Lounge Music 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Lullabies 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Metal 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
New Age 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
New Wave 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
NuDisco 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Nu-Metal 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Old World 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Oldies 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Orchestra 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Pop 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Prom Night 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Punk Pop 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
R&B 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Ranch 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Rap 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Reggae 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Retro 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Rock 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Rockabilly 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Romance 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Roots 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Salsa 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Sci-Fi 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Shopping 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Singer-Songwriter	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Smooth Jazz 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Songwriter 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Soul 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Spooky 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
S-Pop 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Strange Tunes 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Summer Strut 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Surf 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Talk Radio 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Techno 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Trance Dance 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Tween Pop 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Western 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Winter Holiday 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
World 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Zydeco 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
==Popular radio stations==
Radio stations with similar themes and names often appear in The Sims series. For example, every main title in the series has at least one classical music-inspired station. The following subsections provide more examples.
=== Country===
Country mainly appears in The Sims, The Sims 2: Pets, The Sims Pet Stories, and The Sims 3: Pets. Bluegrass is a similar radio station in The Sims Bustin' Out (console), The Sims 2 (console). Country Dance is a party-themed radio station in The Sims: House Party, as well as Backyard in The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff with elements of country pop music. Americana is an American-styled radio station included in The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle. In The Sims 4: Horse Ranch, country was alternatively known as Ranch.
Music genres 	Content packs
Country 	
Bluegrass 	
Country Dance	
Backyard 	
Americana 	
Ranch 	
=== Classical===
Classical mainly appears in The Sims, The Sims 2: Nightlife, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4. A similar radio station called Baroque appears in The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff. A contemporary classical music called New Age appeared in The Sims 2: Seasons and The Sims 4: Spa Day.
Music genres	Content packs
Classical 	
Baroque 	
New Age 	
=== Disco===
Disco can be found in The Sims: House Party, The Sims Castaway Stories, and The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff. A modern disco music called NuDisco can be also found in The Sims 4: Bowling Night Stuff with disco songs from House Party.
Music genres	Content packs
Disco 	
NuDisco 	
=== Electronic===
Electronic is included in the series under many different names. Techno appears in The Sims: House Party, The Sims Bustin' Out (console), and The Sims 2. Housemix appears in The Sims 2: Nightlife, but it can only be played from the DJ booth. Ambient Dub and Trance Dance appear in The Sims 2 (console). New Wave appears in The Sims 2: Open For Business. Electronica appears in The Sims Pet Stories, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4.
Housemix, even in many non-US localizations, hardly contains true house music. The majority of the station is composed of European pop.
Music genres 	Content packs
Techno 	
Eel-ectronica	
Housemix 	
Ambient Dub 	
Trance Dance 	
New Wave 	
Electronica 	
=== Hip-Hop===
Hip-Hop is included in The Sims Bustin' Out (console), The Sims 2, The Sims 3: Late Night, and The Sims 4. A similar radio station called Rap appears in The Sims: House Party and The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff.
Music genres	Content packs
Hip-Hop 	
Rap 	
=== Jazz===
Jazz is included in The Sims 2: University, The Sims Pet Stories, and The Sims 4: Dine Out. A similar radio station called Smooth Jazz is included in The Sims Bustin' Out (console). The station, however, is much closer in style to The Sims 2's R&B station due to the same composer, which features mostly vocal smooth jazz.
Music genres	Content packs
Jazz 	
Smooth Jazz 	
=== Latin===
Latin appears in The Sims, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure (along with Latin Pop). A similar station called Salsa is included in The Sims 2. However, it should be noted that the Latin station in The Sims consists of bossa nova and samba music, while Salsa in The Sims 2 features salsa music for the most part, with the Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff pack introducing varied Latin music with electronic music elements. The Sims 3 has a varied selection in terms of music styles, and the titles often contain the style that the songs are trying to portray.
Music genres	Content packs
Latin 	
Latin Pop 	
Salsa 	
=== Pop===
Pop is included in The Sims Bustin' Out (console), The Sims 2, The Sims 2 (console), The Sims Pet Stories, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4. It also borrows elements from other styles with different names such as Punk Pop in The Sims 2 (console), Tween Pop in The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff, S-Pop in The Sims 4, and Latin Pop in The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure.
Music genres 	Content packs
Pop 	
Pootie's Top 40	
Punk Pop 	
Tween Pop 	
S-Pop 	
Latin Pop 	
=== R&B and Soul===
R&B first appeared in The Sims 2, and was later included in The Sims 3: Pets and The Sims 4. A similar radio station called Soul can be found in The Sims 3: Ambitions and The Sims 4: Growing Together. In The Sims 3, the icon for R&B is taken from a famous photo of Ray Charles. The Sims 3's R&B does not sound stylistically similar to The Sims 2's R&B, as it sounds closer to hip-hop and pop. The Sims 4's R&B had seen a resurgence of the R&B sounds, with songs by real-life artists such as, "BMO" by Ari Lennox and "What's Love" by Baby Tate" from the base game of The Sims 4, and "No Way" by Debbie from The Sims 4: For Rent, and Simlish-language songs from the hip hop, R&B, and slow stations from the base game of The Sims 2 and its content packs The Sims 2: Nightlife and The Sims 2: Pets.
Music genres	Content packs
R&B 	
Soul 	
=== Rock===
Rock is included in the series under many different names. It is called Rock in The Sims and The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff. Metal appears in The Sims Bustin' Out (console), The Sims 2, and The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff. Alternative Rock, Industrial, and Nu-Metal appear in The Sims 2 (console). Jam Bands appears in The Sims 2: Seasons. Surf appears in The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, and a station with a similar surf rock sound, Strange Tunes, appears in The Sims 4: StrangerVille. Indie Wave and Indie are radio stations in The Sims 2: FreeTime and The Sims 3. Rockabilly appears in The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff. College Rock and Geek Rock appear in The Sims 2: University and The Sims 3: University Life. Alternative is a radio station introduced in The Sims 4.
Music genres 	Content packs
Rock 	
Metal 	
Alternative Rock	
Industrial 	
Nu-Metal 	
Jam Bands 	
Surf 	
Strange Tunes 	
Indie Wave 	
Indie 	
Rockabilly 	
College Rock 	
Geek Rock 	
Alternative 	
=== Spooky ===
Spooky-themed music is featured a few times in the series under different names. It is called Spooky in The Sims 3: Movie Stuff and The Sims 4, Horror in The Sims Online, and Dark Wave in The Sims 3: Supernatural.
Music genres	Content packs
Dark Wave 	
Horror 	
Spooky 	
=== Tropical and Caribbean-influenced===
Tropical and Caribbean-influenced music are included in the series under many different names. It is called Beach in The Sims: House Party and The Sims Castaway Stories containing elements of Hawaiian and surf music. Island appears in The Sims Castaway Stories with elements of calypso music, and The Sims 4: Island Living with elements of Hawaiian music. Reggae in The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, and Beach Party and Island Life in The Sims 3: Island Paradise with elements of reggae, soca, dancehall, Caribbean folk, and calypso music.
Music genres	Content packs
Beach 	
Reggae 	
Island 	
Beach Party 	
Island Life 	
=== World and Cultural===
World music is included in the series under many different names. World first appeared in The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, and was later included in The Sims 4. Cultural music is included in the series under many different names such as, Egyptian, Chinese, and French in The Sims 3: World Adventures, Carnaval Beats in The Sims 4, and Japanese Folk in The Sims 4: Snowy Escape.
Music genres 	Content packs
World 	
Egyptian 	
Chinese 	
French 	
Carnaval Beats	
Japanese Folk 	
== Gallery ==
Custom radio station button TS2.png|The button to create custom radio stations on the Audio Settings screen.
Create custom radio station screen TS2.png|Creating a custom radio station.
Custom radio station option TS2.png|Custom radio stations can be found under this option.
==Notes ==
==External links==
*Sims2Wiki - Sims 2 music
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*Sim-Wolf Radio - List of Songs
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