8 Ball Radio Presents makes its debut at The Kite, featuring three emerging acts from different corners of NYC's underground music communities. 8 Ball Radio is a volunteer-run, public-access online radio station based in Chinatown. Focused on community-oriented programming, the station places an emphasis on creative freedom and collaboration without hierarchical structures. It serves as a part of the 8 Ball Community, a nonprofit collective that also engages in other cultural projects. DORIS is the musical alter ego of visual artist Frank Dorrey, known for his playful and surrealist creations. As DORIS, he distorts and pitches sampled vignettes to craft mischievous, fun house-like vignettes that paint a vivid, often dreamlike, textural soundscape. Drawing on an array of influences from underground music, DORIS' sound is a fresh take on contemporary production, blending elements of hip-hop, electronic, and ambient music into a unique, genre-defying experience. Blake Christopher is a Southern artist known for his innovative approach to production and deep, introspective lyricism. His signature sound seamlessly fuses hip-hop with the emotive tones of his soul influences, springing forth a fresh take on contemporary rap. Sukanya is a Brooklyn based DJ with a monthly show on 8 Ball Radio titled Alloy Hour. Photos: Photos of Blake Christopher and Sukanya.