Sixpence None The Richer is an American alternative rock band from New Braunfels, Texas, founded in 1992 by guitarist Matt Slocum and vocalist Leigh Nash. Named after a passage in C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity, they broke through internationally in 1999 with "Kiss Me", which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has since surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. After disbanding in 2004, they reunited and have remained active, releasing the Rosemary Hill EP in 2024.
The band cancelled all remaining 2026 concerts following bassist Justin Cary's death on June 18, 2026, at age 50, as a result of a stroke.
Bassist Justin Cary, who had played with the band since 1997, died on June 18, 2026 from a stroke, at age 50.
The band announced their first proper European tour with 24 cities planned for autumn 2026 - later cancelled.
The EP Rosemary Hill was released on October 4, 2024 as the band's first new studio release in over a decade.
The band reunited with the original lineup and announced the "We Are Love" 25-year anniversary tour with over 20 American cities.
