Back from gallivanting at The Galway International Arts Festival, Paul McLoone returns to the studio tonight from 9. Expect the best choice in music to keep you happy on Monday night. 

Alabama Shakes have announced a second date in Dublin's Olympia Theatre on November 3rd. The Paul McLoone Show has a very special prize to be won for 1 listener and 3 friends. 4 passes to the gig, vip box and dinner in San Lorenzo's. This prize is up for grabs on Thursday but you can enter nightly and win the latest Alabama Shakes album 'Sound & Color'  plus a goodie package from Paul's prize cupboard. 

The Album of the week is 'Copper Blue' by Sugar. The debut album by alternative rock band was voted 1992's album of the year by the NME. 

Cork band of the moment 'Neon Atlas' are in the green room this Wednesday. All this and a whole load more.