Contemporaries meaning late 70's/early 80's "non-mainstream" bands.......
My picks:
The Chameleons - I saw them twice during their brief reformation. Couldn't believe how good they were and that a lot of the newer material could stand up against the older stuff.
Gang of 4 - Didn't play any new stuff when I saw them, but tore the place up!
Nick Cave - Birthday Party, Bad Seeds, Grinderman, Solo ........... all unbelievable.
Paul Weller - a few hiccups w/The Style Council (still some fine songs though), his solo stuff just gets better and better.