For some reason Independence FM isn't playing the music that I have in the user music folder.  Any ideas? 

First, are all the song files mp3? And did you do a complete scan in your audio settings?

First, are all the song files mp3? And did you do a complete scan in your audio settings?

The files are M4A files and when I tried to do a complete scan, nothing happens.

Are your files in DocumentsRockstar GamesGTA IVUser Music 

Are your files in DocumentsRockstar GamesGTA IVUser Music 

Yes they are

Are the m4a's from itunes?

Are the m4a's from itunes?

The files are from the Itunes folder.

Yea, you can't use those. Itunes m4a's are drm'd or something, so GTA 4 wont play them. If you have time, go on youtube and use a mp3 converter: http://www.youtube-mp3.org/

Yea, you can't use those. Itunes m4a's are drm'd or something, so GTA 4 wont play them. If you have time, go on youtube and use a mp3 converter: http://www.youtube-mp3.org/

It works now thanks for your help.  Do you know how to make the music volume louder?  The music volume in the audio tab is at full. 

It works now thanks for your help.  Do you know how to make the music volume louder?  The music volume in the audio tab is at full. 

Your welcome and I don't know about the volume. Is it really that low? When I did it, I can hear Independence radio blaring from other npc's cars on the minimum level.

 

*Edit*

I looked online and found this: http://steamcommunity.com/app/12210/discussions/0/864980153146641924/

I couldn't find a simpler way

Edited May 26, 201411 yr by Blackjesus32

Please make sure to read Rockstar manuals and support: https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200144996-Independence-FM-User-radio-in-GTA-IV

I had the same problem, but it got fixed. I think it was after one of my re-installs of the game.
I too have the low volume problem on some of my songs.