Asinine serves urgency and rage in trenchant rhymes. In Marseille, she shapes a raw and uncompromising rap. "C'est les autres" (2022) got the ball rolling, "Tout va bien" shook things up, and then there was silence… until "Brûler la maison" (2024), a fusion of family tensions set against a background of electro-dance. Asinine doesn't rap, she exorcises.

Hailing from the north-west of England, dj and producer Azyr has developed a unique style exploring the sub-genres of techno: acid, schranz, rave, hard dance and psytrance. Azyr's energetic sounds take audiences on a journey through fast-paced, full-throttle, relentlessly hard-hitting techno.

Blonde Redhead, a New York trio formed in 1993, fuses indie rock, pop art and experimentation in a hypnotic atmosphere. With "Sit Down for Dinner" (2023), they explore the fragility of time and the intimacy of human relationships. Always in search of renewal, their music remains a sensitive and mesmerizing conversation.

The meeting of gabber and post-punk, Berlin style. Dark and powerful. Deutsche qualität.

Pioneering figures of the dubstep scene, Caspa and Rusko's collaboration is iconic. From Caspa's dark, minimalist atmosphere to Rusko's more energetic, melodic rhythms, these two have together transformed the dance music scene.

The links between house music and hip-hop have always existed. A new name has even been coined from the historic melding of the two musical styles: hip-house, of which the American Channel Tres has recently become one of the spearheads. The artist, who has collaborated with Kehlani, Shamir or Tyler, The Creator has been following a solo path since 2018 and has already produced two EPs, which we can imagine will resonate equally as well at the Dour Festival as in a Detroit warehouse or on a California beach.

Of Moroccan origin and born in Belgium, Dina Ayada embodies a real freshness in the musical landscape. She appropriates the influences of US rap and arranges them in her own way. First going viral on TikTok thanks to her captivating musical universe, she has captured the attention of influential artists such as Playboi Carti, Ty Dolla Sign or Swae Lee, to name a few. Now based in Los Angeles, she landed a first contract in the United States which led to her first EP, "SUPERSTAR!". Dina Ayada is destined to become one of the big stars of tomorrow.

"He's a bit like Ra's al Ghul in Batman, the mysterious, skilful, intelligent character who heads the League of Assassins." This is how Freeze Corleone is described by his 667 accomplice, Zuukou Mayzie.From manga to pop culture, passing through a love for a technical rap, the lyrics of Freeze Corleone, founder of 667, reveal a highly subjective vision of the world and have not ceased to amaze us.

Gringe reinvents himself with "Hypersensible", an album at the crossroads of rap and introspection, in which melancholy flirts with commitment. Between raw confessions, a sharp look at the world and poetry of cracks, he offers a powerful transformation, without denying his humour or his truth.

Hedex has become a flagbearer for a new generation of hi-energy, jump up drum & bass that has captured the imagination of dancefloors all over the world over the last two years.

JRK 19 knows how to make a difference. His first EP #FreeJRK from which came the title "Mec de Panam" was a great success. He returns in 2024 with a feature with Central Cee on "Bolide Noir" which has, since its release, spread a pandemic of "wesh" throughout the United Kingdom.

He is one of the most respected masters of French rap. With his poignant texts marked by his personal experiences and a powerful energy on stage, Lacrim has established himself over the years as a figure of a whole generation that can't be overlooked.

M.A.I.R, also known as Mairo, a rising star of Swiss rap, shakes up the scene with sharp lyrics and raw energy. With over 10 million streams and a sold-out tour, he asserts his bold and free-spirited universe. His Grünt 68, a unique performance, and his 2025 tour confirm his status as a must-see.

Nilüfer Yanya sculpts her songs like riddles: elusive, vibrant, visceral. With ""My Method Actor"" (2024), praised by The New York Times and Pitchfork, she dives into the faults of the human soul, between aerial strings, feverish rhythms and flayed melodies. Seen on stage alongside Adele and Mitski, ovations from London to Tokyo, she transforms each of her performances into moments of catharsis.

Pendulum, one of the most iconic drum and bass bands of all time, are back. Marking the end of their hiatus with their ‘Elemental’ EP and a headline tour, Australia's Pendulum return with their brand new ‘Anima’ EP, featuring Matt Tuck of Bullet For MyValentine and trap metal artist Scarlxrd. A date not to be missed on the De Balzaal on Thursday 17 July !

British rap icon and philanthropist, Stormzy is to grime what Tupac is to US rap. Since his first appearance at Dour in 2016 and the release of his debut album “Gang Signs & Prayer” in 2017, Stormzy has never ceased to surprise us. With “Heavy Is the Head” (2019) and “This Is What I Mean” (2022) his last two albums, he proved his ability to evolve while staying true to his roots. That's how you get millions of streams.

In a scene that is consistently changing, Bay Area native Danny Howland, better known as SVDDEN DEATH. He has taken a spot at the forefront in this new age of dubstep. Finding inspiration through legends within bass such as Noisia, 16BIT, and Skrillex and turns everything upside down on the dancefloor.

With his booming voice, cutting lyrics and unpredictable flow: TH embodies raw and innovative rap. Between Bondy-Nord and Fort-de-France, he transforms his life experience into E-TRAP, a futuristic sound where glitches and bass shatter the rules. After SIGNAL (2023) and some outstanding hits, he is on the move, ready to take on anything.

Theodora is the embodiment of the new French music scene, one that has been able to creolize influences from all over the world to create a unique identity. The Boss Lady brings a much-needed breath of fresh air, shaking up codes to shape a distinctive artistic personality blending hip-hop, Afro sounds and electronic music.