Best R&B/Soul Songs in Australia

1
I Hate You cover
I Hate You

Ariana

2
Dancing On the Ceiling cover
Dancing On the Ceiling

Lionel Richie

3
Easy Lover cover
Easy Lover

Philip Bailey

4
Blinding Lights cover
Blinding Lights

The Weeknd

5
Land of 1000 Dances cover
Land of 1000 Dances

Jimmy Barnes

6
September cover
September

Earth, Wind & Fire

7
I Will Survive cover
I Will Survive

Gloria Gaynor

8
When Doves Cry cover
When Doves Cry

Prince

9
Part-Time Lover cover
Part-Time Lover

Céline Dion & Stevie Wonder

10
Knock On Wood cover
Knock On Wood

Amii Stewart

11
Waterfalls cover
Waterfalls

TLC

12
No Broke Boys cover
No Broke Boys

Tinashe

13
Little L cover
Little L

Jamiroquai

14
I Wanna Dance With Somebody cover
I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Whitney Houston

15
Shut Up and Drive cover
Shut Up and Drive

Nicki Minaj & Rihanna

16
Let's Groove cover
Let's Groove

Earth, Wind & Fire

17
Teardrops cover
Teardrops

Womack & Womack

18
All Night Long cover
All Night Long

Lionel Richie

19
Stayin Alive cover
Stayin Alive

Bee Gees

20
Lady Marmalade cover
Lady Marmalade

LaBelle

21
Automatic cover
Automatic

The Pointer Sisters

22
Kiss from a Rose cover
Kiss from a Rose

Seal

23
80Deg cover
80Deg

Audrey

24
Young Hearts Run Free cover
Young Hearts Run Free

Candi Staton

25
Mamma Mia cover
Mamma Mia

ABBA

26
I Just Called To Say I Love You cover
I Just Called To Say I Love You

Céline Dion & Stevie Wonder

27
Sexual Healing cover
Sexual Healing

Marvin Gaye

28
Billie Jean cover
Billie Jean

Michael Jackson

29
The Best (Edit) cover
The Best (Edit)

Tina Turner

30
I Feel for You cover
I Feel for You

Chaka Khan

31
Love Don't Cost a Thing cover
Love Don't Cost a Thing

Jennifer Lopez

32
Hot Stuff cover
Hot Stuff

Donna Summer

33
Raspberry Beret cover
Raspberry Beret

Prince & The Revolution

34
Best of My Love cover
Best of My Love

The Emotions

35
Back to Black cover
Back to Black

Amy Winehouse

36
Boogie Wonderland cover
Boogie Wonderland

Earth, Wind & Fire

37
Tucker's Daughter cover
Tucker's Daughter

Ian Moss

38
Cream cover
Cream

Prince

39
End of the Road cover
End of the Road

Boyz II Men

40
Disco Inferno cover
Disco Inferno

The Trammps

Best radio stations for R&B / Soul

Australian listeners have a unique ear for music that bridges the gap between legendary floor-fillers and the freshest chart-toppers. Right now, the airwaves across the country are vibrating with a distinctive blend of high-energy anthems and soulful classics that keep the mood upbeat from Sydney to Perth. Whether you are tuning in during a morning commute or setting the vibe for a weekend barbecue, the current top tracks reflect a deep appreciation for rhythm, melody, and nostalgia. This eclectic mix ensures there is something for every generation, blending the sophisticated production of modern hits with the timeless appeal of the greats.

Leading the pack is a fascinating combination of modern R&B and legendary disco. Tinashe’s "No Broke Boys" brings a sharp, contemporary edge to the rotation, while The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights" continues its dominant run, proving that synth-heavy, retro-inspired sounds are a permanent fixture in the local charts. However, it is the enduring power of the classics that truly defines the Australian listening experience. Tracks like Gloria Gaynor’s "I Will Survive" and ABBA’s "Mamma Mia" remain absolute essentials, sparking singalongs in every corner of the country. This synergy between the present and the past is further highlighted by the inclusion of Earth, Wind & Fire’s "September" and the smooth grooves of Womack & Womack’s "Teardrops," ensuring that the playlist remains diverse and engaging.

From the iconic hooks of Philip Bailey on "Easy Lover" to the feel-good energy of Lionel Richie’s "Dancing On the Ceiling," these stations offer a curated journey through music history. The inclusion of Audrey’s "80Deg" shows a growing appetite for smooth soul, while the heartwarming, familiar tones of Club Nouveau’s "Lean On Me" provide a perfect bridge between generations. This selection represents the very best of what is currently trending across Australian radio, capturing a spirit that is both globally relevant and locally loved. It is a soundtrack designed for those who value quality production and infectious energy.