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To a native English speaker, the idea of a Dour Festival smacks of as much joy as a Daughtry/Nickelback/Hinder triple-bill. So imagine our surprise when we found out that not only is Dour a city in Belgium, but that Dour's festival-- now in its 19th year-- packs such shiny happy people as the Rapture, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and the Thermals.

Coming live and direct July 12-15, the Dour Festival is anything but; its sprawling roster and reasonably-priced parking are sure to slap a smile on any gloom-mongering fest-goer. Full-fest and individual day tickets are available now, there's onsite camping to be had, and you'll encounter delicious, fluffy waffles everywhere you turn.

C'mon, get happy: the Rapture, Wu-Tang Clan, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, the Thermals, Autechre, DJ Shadow, Explosions in the Sky, Justice, Clark, Digitalism, SebastiAn, Venetian Snares, Converge, Vitalic, KRS-One, Mates of State, the Notwist, the Young Gods vs. Dälek, the Cinematic Orchestra, the Frames, Erase Errata, ADULT., Midlake, Wolf Eyes, the Congos, Erol Alkan, Tiefschwarz, Goldie, Stereo Total, Uffie & Feadz, and more more more.