This year’s Download Festival sadly has hints of controversy surrounding it. This controversy comes in the form of one of their sponsorship partners, Barclays. The bank is well known now for its investments in Israeli companies that are aligned to funding the ongoing war in Palestine. Regardless of what side you fall on this intensely fiery divide, it has seen many bands listed on the bill, including Scowl, Zulu, Pest Control, Ithaca and SPEED withdraw from the festival as a result. It is a huge blow for organisers but something that hits fans harder. I have strong personal views on this conflict however, for the sake of this article I have decided to remain neutral as I am acutely aware there are strong views on both sides. I am also aware that by taking a neutral stance could draw condem...