Mexican Latin band La Gusana Ciega, formed in the '80s by Daniel Gutiérrez and Manuel Leyva, gained early recognition through local rock contests and compilation appearances. Their debut album, Merlina, released in 1996, marked the beginning of their journey to international success. The band's subsequent albums, including Correspondencia Interna and Monarca, showcased their diverse musical style and earned critical acclaim, culminating in a Latin Grammy Awards nomination in 2015. La Gusana Ciega's enduring impact on the Latin rock scene is evident through their consistent output and continuous evolution, as seen in their latest EP, Borregos en la Niebla I, released in 2017.