For your entertainment at the start of another working week here's five more hand-picked delights from the Scruff Of The Neck stable.

Thing – 'Carousel'

Stockport might not be the first place you think of when it comes to psychedelia, but four-piece Thing are doing all within their power to change that. 'Carousel' is three and a half minutes of heady psych; heavy on the reverb and ever in danger of collapsing in on its own fragile mental state. Excellent.

Still Life – 'Drain

Another band that subscribes to the grungey school of thought that's so quintessentially Leeds, Still Life are a band who's influences are worn proudly on their plaid sleeves. 'Drain' is a nostalgic throwback to the '90s, with slacker rock and emo influences wound tightly together in to what proves to be an explosively emotive cut.

Where Fires Are – 'They Are The Enemy'

Though from Leeds, Where Fires Are offer up a more polished, frenetically-driven brand of alt rock; their incendiary live shows serving to bolster an arsenal of already-anthemic proportions. 'They Are The Enemy' is slightly softer than other tracks on offer, but its soaring chorus and meandering guitar licks make for something truly special.

Richard Lomax – 'Hotel X'

Fusing folky americana with elements of light psych, Richard Lomax is one of Manchester's most talented singer-songwriters. Drawing from influences as diverse as Bjork and Kurt Vonnegut, there's elements of the avant-garde at play, something manifest in the rich instrumentation of 'Hotel X'.

Dirty Vertebrae – 'Burial'

Genre-benders and appreciators of a good up-stroke, Cheshire's Dirty Vertebrae refuse to adhere to the genre stereotypes, and instead have created a rich cocktail of punk, ska, metal and hip-hop. Coming off somewhere between Sonic Boom Six and the Assorted Jellybeans, 'Burial' is a punchy and upbeat number that never takes itself too seriously while challenging you not to dance.

For your entertainment at the start of another working week here's five more hand-picked delights from the Scruff Of The Neck stable.

Yawning Dog – 'Sponge'

Leeds' slackers Yawning Dog only released this video in the early hours of the morning, but we were lucky enough to get an early viewing. Suitably psychedelic, the video reflects the band's and indeed the city's, DIY ethos perfectly whilst the track itself is a wonky foray in to the warped world of West Yorkshire slacker rock.

Mint – 'Wolves'

Hailing from Grimsby, Mint are a four-piece whose roots stem from mid-'00s indie but still manage to sound surprisingly fresh and contemporary. 'Raised by Wolves' is three minutes of angular guitars and frenetic percussion that push the track forwards. With new material on the horizon, you should be seeing a lot more of Mint in the future.

Just Mammals – 'River Runs Gold'

Another track barely a day old, and another band from Grimsby, Just Mammals make decade-spanning indie-pop. Bouncy and upbeat, 'Rivers Run Gold' is the band's latest effort and sees guitar jangles form a lazy haze over a '60s pop drumbeat. Infectious.

Larkins – 'Let Your Hair Down'

Keeping the trend going, Manchester's Larkins released 'Let Your Hair Down' late last week. A brooding '80s influenced track, it feels darker and more mature than the previous work, though manages to retain a degree of melody thanks to sporadic guitar licks that play off against its propulsive bass and relentless drums.

The Jade Assembly – 'Nothing Changes'

Emotive and emphatic, The Jade Assembly have been doing the rounds in Manchester for a few years now, garnering swathes of fans in the process. Latest single 'Nothing Changes' is a huge, anthemic track that calls to mind Augustines, had they formed in Lancashire and not New York.