Irene Trudel

In the summer of 1994, Irene Trudel began her long and happy run as an engineer with a passion for live music at New York Public Radio (then WNYC). In addition to her many tasks at New Sounds/Soundcheck, which includes mixing all the audio for live performances and editing podcasts, she is an occasional member of the concert crew for WQXR live music broadcasts and recordings.

In the summer of 1994, Irene Trudel began her long and happy run as an engineer with a passion for live music at New York Public Radio (then WNYC). In addition to her many tasks at New Sounds/Soundcheck, which includes mixing all the audio for live performances and editing podcasts, she is an occasional member of the concert crew for WQXR live music broadcasts and recordings.

A lifelong radio/music fanatic, the broadcasting bug bit Irene in the 1970s while attending Morristown (N.J.) High School, which owned a 10-watt student-run station, WJSV. Around that same time she took her first steps toward becoming a recording engineer by taping local folk singers at a coffeehouse for later broadcast.

Years later, following a grossly unsatisfying stint in the commercial broadcast world, Irene realized her heart was in non-commercial radio and never went back. Preceding WNYC, in 1986 she joined the DJ staff at WFMU, quietly producing the kind of creative radio that has sadly disappeared from most other stations. Irene has been hosting shows at WFMU for over 30 years, still finding great music and live bands to share with listeners.

Irene's home is in New York City with husband Peter Keepnews and their three kitties.