The Pierces are a New York based music band. The principal members are sisters Catherine Pierce and Allison Pierce, who originally hail from Auburn, Alabama.

Born two years apart in Auburn,Alabama the girls received a bohemian upbringing in their family of seven: They traveled frequently and received home-schooling. Their self-described hippie parents were both artistic: their father played the guitar in various bands, while their mother was a painter. Exposed to music and arts at an early age, they grew up listening to Joni Mitchell and Simon & Garfunkel. As kids, they were encouraged to explore their creative side and would perform at parties, weddings and churches. Allison started dancing at age three, and both sisters are accomplished ballerinas.