Best R&B/Soul Songs in Australia

1
No Broke Boys cover
No Broke Boys

Tinashe

2
I Will Survive cover
I Will Survive

Gloria Gaynor

3
I Got You cover
I Got You

Larissa Lambert

4
Let's Hear It for the Boy cover
Let's Hear It for the Boy

Deniece Williams

5
Dancing On the Ceiling cover
Dancing On the Ceiling

Lionel Richie

6
Blinding Lights cover
Blinding Lights

The Weeknd

7
Lean On Me cover
Lean On Me

Club Nouveau

8
80Deg cover
80Deg

Audrey

9
When Doves Cry cover
When Doves Cry

Prince

10
Mamma Mia cover
Mamma Mia

ABBA

11
Part-Time Lover cover
Part-Time Lover

Céline Dion & Stevie Wonder

12
Easy Lover cover
Easy Lover

Philip Bailey

13
September cover
September

Earth, Wind & Fire

14
Waterfalls cover
Waterfalls

TLC

15
Freeway of Love cover
Freeway of Love

Aretha Franklin

16
Teardrops cover
Teardrops

Womack & Womack

17
Lady Marmalade cover
Lady Marmalade

LaBelle

18
Celebration cover
Celebration

Kool & The Gang

19
Rehab cover
Rehab

Amy Winehouse

20
All Night Long cover
All Night Long

Lionel Richie

21
Sexual Healing cover
Sexual Healing

Marvin Gaye

22
She Works Hard for the Money cover
She Works Hard for the Money

Donna Summer

23
I Will Always Love You cover
I Will Always Love You

Whitney Houston

24
Little L cover
Little L

Jamiroquai

25
Knock On Wood cover
Knock On Wood

Amii Stewart

26
Nutbush City Limits cover
Nutbush City Limits

Ike & Tina Turner

27
I Just Called To Say I Love You cover
I Just Called To Say I Love You

Céline Dion & Stevie Wonder

28
Tucker's Daughter cover
Tucker's Daughter

Ian Moss

29
Cream cover
Cream

Prince

30
Young Hearts Run Free cover
Young Hearts Run Free

Candi Staton

31
Let's Groove cover
Let's Groove

Earth, Wind & Fire

32
Kiss from a Rose cover
Kiss from a Rose

Seal

33
No Scrubs cover
No Scrubs

TLC

34
I Feel for You cover
I Feel for You

Chaka Khan

35
It's Raining Men cover
It's Raining Men

The Weather Girls

36
Greatest Love of All cover
Greatest Love of All

Whitney Houston

37
You Gotta Be cover
You Gotta Be

Des'ree

38
Hot Stuff cover
Hot Stuff

Donna Summer

39
Best of My Love cover
Best of My Love

The Emotions

40
Le Freak cover
Le Freak

Chic

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.