The best gigs

Asian Dub Foundation | Thursday 20 April

The best live band in Britain air Community Music, one of the year's finest releases to date, though you should expect a field day for touts outside this small venue. ULU, London WC1 (020-7344 4444)

Gomez | 15 and 16 April

Final dates before the festival season should see this eclectic bunch unveil beat-driven material from forthcoming Machismo EP. Colston, Bristol (0117 922 3682); Brixton Academy, London SW2 (020-7771 2000)

Motorpsycho | 15 and 17 April

Loud Norwegians who alternate between hardcore noise and the beautiful melodic swathes of their great new Let Them Eat Cake album. Underworld, London NW1 (020-7482 1932); Social, Nottingham (0115-950 5078)

Six By Seven | Wed 5, Thur 6 & Fri 7 April

Nottingham's rock ambassadors promote one of the best British guitar records of late. Wedgewood, Portsmouth (01705 863911); Astoria, London W1 (020-7434 0403)