In the new issue of Q, out on Tuesday, 2 June, we ask a variety of stars, distinguished artists and expert music-heads to recommend us three albums that we may not have heard. Our mind-blowing albums feature includes picks from Paul Weller, Rosalía, Chris Martin, Chuck D, Robert Plant, Martin Freeman, Shabaka Hutchings, Ed O’Brien, Mabel, Romesh Ranganathan, Lauren Mayberry, Sharon Van Etten, Michael Kiwanuka and many, many, many more and we talk to them about their choices.

The Norwegian synth-pop star on how Grimes’ 2015 record helped shape her world.

Q has teamed up with the good people at Yamaha to offer readers the chance to win a Yamaha DTX402 electronic drum kit, worth £500. The DTX402 is the culmination of the commitment Yamaha makes as a drum manufacturer with excellent design and sound quality. It comes with 10 built-in training functions that are only possible with an electronic drum and when combined with the dedicated free app it makes practicing more enjoyable, allowing the user to immerse themselves in the limitless excitement of drumming.

Aussie singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett backstage at Brixton Academy, London, before her show in November 2018. An outtake from Q394, taken by Alex Lake.