For a whole generation of 90s couples it is probably the love song: Sixpence None The Richer enchanted millions of fans with their world hit “Kiss Me” – and are now more consolidated, matured and with unbroken energy back.
The band was founded by singer Leigh Nash and guitarist Matt Slocum, who met in New Braunfels, Texas, before moving together to Nashville – in the heart of the US music scene. After the entry of drummer Dale Baker, they recorded their 1994 debut album “The Fatherless and The Widow”. Her unmistakable combination of driving indie rock and introspective songwriting quickly found enthusiastic fans. Only one year later, the second album “This Beautiful Mess” was released, and in 1997 bassist Justin Cary completed the fixed quartet after a few changes. At the latest with their self-titled album and the accompanying single “Kiss Me” they achieved their international breakthrough: The song was nominated for a Grammy, conquered the US singles charts thanks to the cult RomCom “She’s All That” (known in Germany under the title “Eine wie keine”), and so far has over 1.2 billion Spotify streams. A world hit that lasts to this day. In 1999, the band followed up with their cover version of “There She Goes” (The La’s), which became their second worldwide hit single. After label-related delays, “Divine Discontent” was finally released in 2002, for the first time with drummer Rob Mitchell, who replaced Dale Baker. In order to devote themselves to solo projects, Sixpence None The Richer initially broke up in 2004. But already in 2007 they found each other again and released “The Dawn of Grace” (2008) and “Lost in Translation” (2012), before it calmed down again around the band. In October 2024, their acclaimed comeback EP “Rosemary Hill” followed – twelve years after the last release. At the same time, they returned to the stage with a major US tour for the 25th anniversary – in the original cast with Leigh Nash, Matt Slocum, Dale Baker and Justin Cary. In October 2026, the German audience can finally rejoice: At four exclusive concerts, Sixpence None The Richer will prove that they are better than ever 25 years after their foundation.
