8 Ball Radio

8 Ball Radio is a United States-based community-format internet radio station located in New York City, New York, that broadcasts a wide range of shows, mixes, talk segments, and music styles from experimental and electronic sets to world music, jazz, punk, and talk radio, contributed by a diverse roster of DJs and hosts. The station is run entirely by volunteers and funded through community support and merchandise sales rather than corporate sponsorships. It’s part of the broader 8-Ball community artist collective, which operates as a volunteer-run, non-commercial platform dedicated to free expression, eclectic programming, and support for independent creators. Unlike traditional commercial radio, 8 Ball Radio operates with a “free-of-gatekeepers” philosophy. In 2018 this radio station was voted the Listeners’ Choice Best Online Radio Station in North America at the Mixcloud Online Radio Awards, highlighting its popularity among digital audiences.