Sylvia Juncosa, born and raised in Los Angeles, began her musical journey at age six, composing instrumental pieces on piano. She started her career as a keyboard player with The Leaving Trains, releasing the single, "Bringing Down the House" in 1982. In 1982, Juncosa separated from The Leaving Trains, transitioned to guitar, and formed the band To Damascus, recording their debut album Succumb in 1986. The band's second album, Come to Your Senses, was released the following year. Juncosa embarked on a solo career in 1988 with the release of Nature. Her subsequent albums include One Thing (1989) and Is (1990). Juncosa also released the album Wanna Gotta in 2015.