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Since its creation, in the early winter months of 2007, Ottawa, Ontario's Today I Caught the Plague has worked endlessly to produce the most honest representations of musical vision they're collectively capable of. The result: energetic art, reflective of a wide range of sonic expression. The songs are largely recognizable by the aggressive undertones of their hardcore and metal influences, while melodically and rhythmically balanced by the many varying genres which have impacted each individual artist. From the inspirations of early classical music, through to the differing examples of today's modern art, the group leaves no musical idea unentertained. Simply stated, they create only with self-set limitations, bringing their music through to conception with uninhibited thoughts.

The roster and consequent sound of Today I Caught the Plague consists of Dave Journeaux on Vocals, Ben Davis & Steve Rennie on guitar, Matt Young on keyboards, Eric Stone on bass and Mike Ieradi on Drums. Friends and acquaintances before colleagues, the group shows a distinct sense of camaraderie in all their interactions both inside and outside the band.

In addition to their professional commitment to creating original music, Today I Caught the Plague strategically align themselves to infiltrate the scene with a constantly evolving stage show, and the implementation of both researched and experienced knowledge regarding the inner workings of today's music industry. Their dedication is almost perverse in nature as the art form has quite literally become their hectic lives.

Within less than a year of the release of their debut EP, Ms. Mary Mallon, Today I Caught the Plague has covered much ground, building a dedicated, and ever-growing fan base. The majority of their gained following has come through large amounts of self-booked, Canadian touring, that has seen the band playing a plethora of shows between St. John's, Newfoundland and Victoria, British Columbia, inclusively.Though the endeavour is certainly intensive, while working with a do-it-yourself spirit, the band is happy spending the better part of their time on the road; every outing seen as an additional opportunity to bring their music to new listeners, and secure their spot as an act to watch in the Canadian music scene. Through their travels, the band has afforded themselves numerous favourable opportunities which have allowed them, in varying locations, to play alongside a number of notable, household names in the modern metal scene.

With the culmination of their recent country wide expedition, Today I Caught the Plague is in preparations to embark on an additional Southern Ontario/East Coast tour, then return home, to write and record their first full length record, yet to be titled. Following all this, the group will see themselves back out, on familiar roadways, and expanding their travelling scope, first south, then to other international horizons, as soon as circumstances allow.