Five gigs to see this week (Feb 23-March 1)

Rickey Ricketts Benefit

Feb 23, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W12 (0844 477 2000, o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk)

An eclectic line-up gathers to pay tribute to late sound engineer Rickey Ricketts and raise money for new cancer organisation ACT (Adaptive Collaborative Treatments). Groove Armada, Orbital, The Bluetones and Rudimental are all on board.

Franz Ferdinand

Feb 24, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, o2academybrixton.co.uk)

The Scottish art rockers have lost one member and gained two since their last album, and still provide witty, danceable tunes on this month’s comeback release, Always Ascending.

AMP Sounds

Feb 24, Roundhouse, NW1 (0870 389 1846, roundhouse.org.uk)

The closing event in DJ Annie Mac’s month of Camden gigs is a big one featuring the cream of UK rap and pop, plus a DJ set from Disclosure. Stefflon Don, Raye, Ghetts, Mabel, Wretch 32 and Not3s will share stage space.

Jake Bugg

Feb 26, Palladium, W1 (0870 895 5505, london-palladium.co.uk)

The Nottingham troubadour is in a plush venue but getting back to basics, promoting his recent fourth album with a solo acoustic tour.

First Aid Kit

March 1-2, Roundhouse, NW1 (0870 389 1846, roundhouse.org.uk)

Two nights in London for the harmonious Stockholm sisters, who just released their fourth album of Swedish-style Americana.