Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on January 22, 1976)

Happy Birthday, David Bazan! May your day be filled with tunes catchier than Pedro the Lion's riffs and smoother than Headphones' electronic beats. Who knew existential introspection could pair so perfectly with birthday cake?

From crafting indie-rock anthems that soothe our restless souls to electrifying performances captivating audiences onstage and online—your sonic journey inspires fans everywhere. Whether debating faith lyrically or exploring emotional honesty melodically, you keep surprising us.

Here's wishing another year of memorable gigs, more legendary recordings (and fewer tangled headphone wires). Cheers to you for continually reminding us: life's complexity sounds better set to music!