Let's make this birthday one to remember.

35 years old (Born on July 23, 1989)

Happy Birthday, Joe Atlan! Another year older and still hitting all the right keys—both on your keyboard and in your brilliant academic talks. From captivating audiences at YouFest 2012 alongside guitar prodigy Sungha Jung to generously sharing singles on your popular YouTube channel, you've truly composed a life worth celebrating.

Your insightful writings about music, art, and the Internet continue to inspire us all. May this birthday bring you as much joy as that unforgettable moment when thousands cheered for you live—or at least more cake than sheet music scattered around! Keep rocking (and theorizing), maestro!