[1] Amidst a nearly three-year long hiatus from releasing music, Candy revealed in a November 2021 interview with Inked that she had been invited back into the studio by producers and old collaborators and was preparing a follow-up to her debut album Sexorcism (2019).

[8] In an interview with Paper, Candy expressed disappointment in the current state of pop music, stating that she had trouble relating to the "toned down and perfect" facade of modern pop stars: "All my favorite artists growing up had serious issues, and I feel like I loved them because I could relate to them.

I want to see a celebrity with mental health issues that is truly spiraling out of control, because that's how I feel every single day of my life, right?

"[9] She stated that she was taking inspiration from Britney Spears and Slayyyter for the album and continuing to build onto the pop sound showcased in Candyland, previously having stated that she had always felt like a "pop girly deep down" and wanting to "see if [she] could be proud of the end result".

In September 2024, Candy posted a series of tweets on X (formerly known as Twitter) detailing her frustrations with her role in the music industry and how it had impacted her health and relationships, citing marital issues, financial issues, fractured relationships, and suicidal thoughts, as well as struggles with impostor syndrome.

[1] The release date of Spiral was later pushed back to October 25, 2024 to coincide with the end of her North American tour in promotion of Candyland, where the album was released as Candy performed her final tour date at Zebulon in Los Angeles.

[19] She will be supported by Tash Blake as her opening act, while her own sets will feature appearances from Deto Black and Tayce.