La Máquina Camaleón was formed in 2012 in Quito, Ecuador, by Felipe Andrés Lizarzaburu, who serves as vocalist and keyboardist, with Martín Samaniego on drums, Rodrigo Capello on guitar, and Fernando Prócel on bass. Felipe Andrés Lizarzaburu’s earlier solo work and a 2007 indie‑rock project with the band Totem laid the groundwork for the group’s psychedelic‑rock aesthetic. The band’s first release was the 2011 EP A cantar y bailar que el mundo se va!, followed by the debut studio album Roja in 2014, recorded in Guápulo and produced by Felipe Andino, which showcased spontaneous, distorted arrangements and philosophical lyricism. In 2017 the second album Amarilla expanded their sonic palette, while 2018 saw the single "Empate" and "Sal" promote the forthcoming third album. AZULÆ was issued on 28 August 2020, preceded by three singles-"Vacácione Z", "BonanzÆ", and "De la Fuente"-each released weekly in August. The band has toured extensively across Ecuador, performing at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in 2015 and the Bombonera in 2017, and has maintained a presence on regional radio and streaming platforms. Their work has earned recognition within the indie‑rock scene, with "El inmenso" and "El amuleto" receiving notable airplay and the group securing a cult following through consistent live performances and visually striking music videos.