Spooky season is officially here, and while you hang your bats, ghosts, and pumpkins, you can also grab some birthday decorations, too. To keep the Halloween vibes flowing, it’s time to crank up your alternative playlists while you grab some pumpkin-flavored treats. For some playlist inspo, these Libra and Scorpio babies have made some of the most iconic emo, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best b-days ever. From the always dazzling Lzzy Hale, to Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta, all the way to My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero, here are some October musician birthdays to mark in your cals this month.
Gwen Stefani — October 3
There’s “No Doubt” about it…Gwen Stefani will have an excellent birthday this year as she turns 57.
Lauren Mayberry — October 7
Lauren Mayberry, aka the iconic front-person of CHVRCHES, is celebrating the big 3-9! Plus, she gets to celebrate her birthday month with fans in Glasgow and London.
Derek DiScanio — October 9
State Champs frontman Derek DiScanio is 34 this year, and we hope his birthday party is very fancy and “Elevated.”
Lzzy Hale — October 10
Halestorm‘s vocal powerhouse Lzzy Hale is entering a new year in the most rock ‘n’ roll way possible—relaxing in preparation for an iconic run of 2027 shows.
Gabe Saporta — October 11
Cobra Starship‘s Gabe Saporta is allowed to be a “Hot Mess” on his birthday…as a treat!
Jordan Pundik — October 12
New Found Glory‘s Jordan Pundik will certainly have a “glorious” day as he celebrates turning another year older.
Weird Al Yankovic — October 23
Your favorite comedy musician and Rivers Cuomo lookalike is moving and grooving as he takes his 67th trip around the sun this October. Weird Al will always be a legend “accordion” to us. (Sorry!)
John Siorek — October 27
Hey, John Sioreck! Hope your b-day is fun as PUCK!
Gavin Rossdale — October 30
Happy birthday to Bush‘s Gavin Rossdale, who is turning 61 this month!
Frank Iero — October 31
My Chemical Romance‘s Frank Iero is such a spooky guy…he was born on Halloween. It doesn’t get much more alternative than that!
Mercedes & Phoenix Arn-Horn — October 31
Twins Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn, aka Softcult, are also Halloween babies who offer haunting and thrilling tunes year-round.
