Originally from Pennsylvania, Spicer moved to Los Angeles with the intention of becoming a film director. Although the visual medium inspired her, she craved a more independent way to express herself, and disappeared after an Oscar nomination to try songwriting. She now creates music that has been called cinematic by the critics, and has won her both fans and awards (National Academy of Songwriters -- Female Artist of the Year).

Like an Engine is Spicer's self-produced debut album, and is an eclectic, powerful mix of sensual, husky phrases, the production is sparse, with an edge not too far away.