Hears a little trio of big recommendations for you:

In fear of Olive from Doncaster area, are very impresive live. Great songs, so well written and performed with style and attitude. I highly recommend them. My favourite of their songs so far is Saluting magpies.
http://youtu.be/RIQ1tggXYGQ
http://www.infearofolive.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/infearofolive

Saw some very fine bands at The Library in Leeds this week. One of which was a complete surprise to me. I had no idea that they would be so good and don't where they have been hiding. A band this good in my area, usually gets talked about within my earshot at some point before such an accomplished performance. Definately one to watch: Return To Aljustrel.
http://www.facebook.com/returntoaljustrel

Just on the off chance that you are not yet aware of the incredible Middleman, I thought I better get them in the list. They are one of my favourite EVER bands. spinning plates is a great single, a great album and a great video, but most of all an exceptional lyrical work of art. Yes it really is that well penned.
http://youtu.be/K_AMXrMxXyg
http://www.middlemanband.co.uk/Welcome%21/Home.html

That completes this weeks seven of the best, enjoy :-)