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

The Elephant Trees – 'Up'

Kicking things off this week are Leeds four-piece The Elephant Trees. Relatively young in the scheme of things, they're making a ballsy brand of indie pop that's going to take them places. Look past the DIY production on 'Up' and you'll find one of the strongest demo tracks around. Its the semi-acoustic simplicity, coupled with a dual vocal and a deft ear for melody that's meant it's been stuck in my head for weeks.

Clench – 'Quiver'

Hailing from Glasgow, Clench relish in atmospheric alt rock that's both rich and melodic. 'Quiver' is built around an almost effortless balancing of dynamics; lilting verses are juxtaposed with an explosively cathartic chorus, which in turn, is dexterously reigned in before bursting forth once again.

Harper Roots – 'Surrounded By Angels'

Sticking with alt-rock but this time at the other end of the spectrum, Manc upstarts Harper Roots are all spiky riffs and dual vocal lines. 'Surrounded By Angels' draws its influence from the likes of Paramore, and is back-boned by a chugging chord progression whilst harbouring plenty of attitude.

Park Fires – 'Opal Dream'

Stylish and sultry, the second band to come from West Yorkshire this week are Park Fires. Leaning more towards the poppier side of things, 'Opal Dreams' is three and a half minutes of atmospheric and understated electro pop that sets the duo apart from their contemporaries. A little more radio-friendly than our usual fare but certainly no less special.

Loco Ono – 'Sunny Day'

Aside from having one of the best band names I've seen in ages, London's Loco Ono embody the lo-fi aesthetic perfectly. Combining some of the greatest genres of the '90s in to one multi-faceted beast, the bad combine garage, grunge and shoegaze in order to create something truly imposing. 'Sunny Day' is a prime example; huge walls of noise are juxtaposed effortlessly against a female vocal, providing some much needed weightlessness to the track's imposing noise.

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

The Starkins – 'Wasted'

Despite being a little quiet in recent months, The Starkins still remain one of Sheffield's most promising young bands. 'Wasted' is the ultimate indie anthem; a huge chorus is interspersed with quieter verses eventually reaching a cathartic conclusion. With gigs booked in the coming months, catch them live to see for yourself what the fuss is about.

EARTHS – 'Body Parts'

Post-rock and shoegaze are arguably two genres that go hand in hand with Scotland, something that EARTHS use to their advantage excellently. A combination of imposing instrumental breakdowns and understated verses delivered with a true Scottish lilt, 'Body Parts' is taken from their Blood Diary EP, and is the perfect introduction to a band refusing to be bound by genre.

Vellocet – 'Better Days'

Upbeat and anthemic, Brighton's Vellocet suscribe to a brand of pop-rock that's bold, brash and difficult to ignore. 'Better Days' is as optimistic as its name suggests, despite its subject matter. Clattering guitars jangle along with drums effortlessly, all the while allowing the Neil McMillan's rich vocals to soar.

Waste Of Paint – 'For Molly'

Understated and almost painfully pretty, Yorkshire's Waste of Paint craft intricate folk-pop musings that uphold a deft balance of polish and grit. 'For Molly' is a lilting, meandering track in which subtle guitars are interwoven dexterously with button-bright keys. Rich and lighthearted, it's the perfect accompaniment to a summer afternoon.

Ist Ist – 'White Swan'

Emerging from the darker recesses of Manchester's music scene in 2015, post-punks Ist Ist are making a name for themselves as one of the city's most intense acts, both live and on record. Debut single 'White Swan' is a thunderous and uncompromising aphorism from a band whose ambition is matched only by its intensity.