Daniel S. Bahrami interviews Skin, the front-woman of Skunk Anansie, discussing the band's political lyrics, changes in the music industry, and the impact of social media. Skin reflects on how their songs from the 90s are still relevant, especially in light of recent political events like Trump's stance on abortion rights. She criticizes the music industry's focus on financials and popularity over artistic development. Skin also discusses the evolution of feminism in music, highlighting the difference between empowered artists and those pressured by labels. She praises artists like Adele and Lady Gaga for their work and messages. Skin talks about her style evolution and her solo work, expressing a preference for her band's latest album, 'Anarchytecture'. The interview touches on the challenges of lower budgets in the music industry and concludes with Skin's favorite Mariah Carey songs.

The article discusses the craft of mixology through the lens of Hardeep Rehal, a world-renowned bartender from Copenhagen, Denmark. Rehal, who has won multiple Nordic Championships and is considered one of the top bartenders globally, shares his journey from starting in a bar in Copenhagen to becoming a master mixologist. He emphasizes the importance of balancing flavors and using high-quality ingredients, much like a chef. The article highlights Rehal's creative process, his inspiration from food, and his success with cocktails like the Norseman Sour and Cucumber Yum Yum. It also touches on the cultural differences in cocktail crafting between the East and the West, and the evolving cocktail culture, where local ingredients and homemade components are becoming more popular. Rehal is set to showcase his skills at the Ritz-Carlton Asian-Pacific Food & Wine Festival in Macau and has recently opened his own bar, Blume, in Copenhagen.