A necessity: We do a lot of travelling in hot countries and because I'm very concerned about being exposed to the sun for too long, I make sure I always have a moisturising cream with built-in sun block with me.

A luxury: My CD player is pretty big and bulky but it always comes with me on to the plane to help while away the hours on all the long-haul flights we do.

A memento: Because I was born and raised in Rome, I have a postcard of the Coliseum that I use as a bookmark. It's my favourite building in Rome. I look at it whenever I feel homesick.

If only: I'd like to be able to take my mum with me on my travels. Unfortunately, she's getting on a bit, but I'd love her to be able to see all the amazing countries we get to visit with the band.

• Shaft's new single, Kiki Riri Boom, is released on July 2 on Wonderboy Records.