Spanish Band Deers Change Name, Announce Australian Tour

It's been a topsy-turvy time for Spanish outfit Deers, who have today announced not only an Australian tour, but that they have changed their band name to Hinds.

Let's start with the name change first, shall we? The band came under pressure from lawyers acting on behalf of an unamed band in Canada who have a similar name to Deers, as first reported by NME. Several media outlets have since reported that the unamed band is Dears, though this has yet to be confirmed.

"This is sadly the most official post we've ever made: We have to change our name. We mean…they force us to," the band's statement to NME read.

"We received an email from a Canadian lawyer saying that our name created confusion with his band's name. And that name is not even Deers (LOL). We tried our best, really, but we have no choice."

So first cab off the rank for Hinds has been an Aussie tour announcement, with four east coast shows confirmed for next month. The garage-pop troupe, who've garnered plenty of buzz over the past year, will perform two Sydney gigs, as well as dates in Brisbane and Melbourne. Head to theGuide and The Music App for more details.