April is a magical month, full of both courageous Aries and creative Tauruses who have birthdays in this stretch of 30 days. TBH, there is something undeniable going on in the cosmos as some of the most prolific musicians in the alternative scene were born in April, including all three frontmen of the “emo trinity.” That’s right, Patrick Stump, Gerard Way, and Brendon Urie are all April babies. Here are 16 alternative birthdays to celebrate this April and every April.
Rory Rodriguez — April 2
Dayseeker‘s Rory Rodriguez kicks off his spring with a birthday every year. We hope your day is a dream-come-true.
Hayley Kiyoko — April 3
Gay icon Hayley Kiyoko was released on April 3, 1991, and her WLW pop bangers have changed lives near and far. This year, you can expect a new book, Where There’s Room For Us, from Kiyoko—her second—as well as more news about a forthcoming feature film based on her debut novel Girls Like Girls.
Ricky Montgomery — April 3
Happy birthday to Ricky Montgomery, the king of making beautiful pop songs that make everyone bawl like a baby. “Talk To You,” a track about his late father and everyone in his life he wishes he could connect with again, is relatable, heartbreaking, and genius.
Jesse Jo Stark — April 4
Haunting and stunning in all of her musical offerings, we wish solo performer Jesse Jo Stark a happy birthday. We hope your BF YUNGBLUD treats you like the queen you are.
Max Bemis — April 6
If we could “Say Anything” to frontman Max Bemis on April 6, it would be, “Happy Birthday, King!” Thanks for Is A Real Boy.
Matty Healy — April 8
Yes, Matty Healy is an Aries, and he’s celebrating the big 3-6 this year. If we could get him a gift, we would, of course, gift The 1975 frontman with some chocolate.
Donita Sparks — April 8
Donita Sparks, aka the co-founder of L7, forever changed punk-rock for women when she helped form the group in 1985. And for that, she will always be an icon.
Gerard Way — April 9
Happy birthday, My Chemical Romance‘s own Gerard Way. April 9 is essentially Christmas for emos.
Chris Carrabba — April 10
Dashboard Confessional‘s Chris Carrabba is turning 50 in 2025, and we couldn’t be more stoked for all of his amazing work. He “stole our hearts” in the ’00s and continues to do so today.
Tom Thacker — April 11
Sum 41 guitarist Tom Thacker is celebrating his 51st birthday this April 11 and is doing so as part of the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame. We wish him and the whole band a happy retirement.
Brendon Urie — April 12
We have high, high hopes for you to have a good B-Day this year, Brendon Urie! We can’t wait to catch the Panic! At The Disco reunion at When We Were Young Fest this year.
Anthony Green — April 15
L.S. Dunes, Circa Survive, Saosin, The Sound of Animals Fighting, and more—what project can’t Anthony Green work his magic on? Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the iconic vocalist.
mgk — April 22
mgk, formerly Machine Gun Kelly, is turning 35 this April 22. Wishing this Taurus and his whole fam and friend group a lovely day of celebration.
Kellin Quinn — April 24
Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens and his new project, Haunted Mouths, you will always be famous to us. We hope you have a great day full of good vibes and doing that hand thing you’re famous for.
Patrick Stump — April 27
Patrick Stump, IMHO, is one of the most wonderful voices in rock and roll. His soaring vocals, intriguing falsettos, and truly wild runs in Fall Out Boy and other projects make him an icon to be revered and studied. Though, at the end of the day, he really is just a cool dad who deserves to be with his family celebrating his 41st birthday and listening to some ska.
Kim Gordon — April 28
Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth fame, a queen of experimental indie rock, you will always be loved by idobi Radio. Happy 72 years on this Earth.
