Erol Alkan chats about Phantasy, hand painted vinyl sleeves, emerging labels he's into, his BBC Radio 6 residency and professional milestones in this exclusive interview.

The Londoner sits in a car with Raf of The 2 Bears to chat about the history and current state of indie rock. Nostalgia, The Kooks and Alkan's long-running (and now defunct) club night Trash are all talking points.

The Guardian quizzes Alkan on his ideal festival track, favourite sunset track and the track he wished he'd never played.

Ahead of his label showcase in London next weekend, the Phantasy man chats to Stopmakinme about clearing dancefloors, his favourite B-sides and weirding people out.

Have you heard the one about Erol Alkan? The humble 12 year old maestro-in-the-making who sneaks out the window of his parents flat to play gigs for a tenner? About the bearded studio-sorcerer worshipped by bands and DJ’s half his age as a living electronic idol? About the kid in his early 20s who’s founded that Trash night in London where they’re playing Bowie and basslines at the same time?

Alkan responds in-depth to eight questions from his forum junkies.