Let's make this birthday one to remember.

59 years old (Born on May 30, 1966)

Happy Birthday, Stephen Malkmus! Another year older and still effortlessly cooler than the rest of us. From your Pavement days to rocking solo stages worldwide, you've given indie music fans countless reasons to awkwardly dance in their bedrooms—thank you for that.

Your recent successes prove you're aging like fine wine (or at least a really good craft beer). Whether it's releasing albums filled with witty lyrics or casually reminding everyone how guitar solos should sound, you continue setting standards impossibly high. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy as watching critics try—and fail—to categorize your genius style!