Them Crooked Vultures
A supergroup consisting of Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) and John Paul Jones (yep, of Led Zeppelin) is always going to feature some heavy riffage. After some surprise European live dates, expect an album to hit soon.
http://www.myspace.com/crookedvultures

Grum
Is Scotch electro dude Grum the next chart-topping dance sensation? On the evidence of the song Heartbreak and its Lawnmower Man-inspired video we say, yes, it is.
http://www.myspace.com/grummmusic

Everything Everything
This four-piece based in Manchester are raising eyebrows with their strange synth indie-pop fronted by a singer that sounds like White Lies’ singer Harry McVeigh.
http://www.myspace.com/everythingeverythinguk

The Cyclogists
Even cycling enthusiasts are entitled to start a band, like this trio from Oz who meld lycra, modified bicycle parts as instruments and impromptu live performances into something quite unique.
http://short.ie/cycologists