The Asteroids Galaxy Tour brought their cosmic blend of retro acid-pop-cum-dance music to the Hoxton on Monday night. A psychedelic light show, great sound production and an incredibly polished backing band all helped songwriter Lars Iversen and vocalist Mette Lindberg put together a great set.

I was a little apprehensive to hear songs like 'Lady Jesus' from 2009's Fruit going in last night. After all, the Asteroids Galaxy Tour's sound on record is nothing short of arresting: huge drums, horns and hooks placed carefully on top of one another, beautiful and intriguing, but layered in such a way that's difficult to duplicate out of studio.

This Will Destroy You hit Toronto a lot - they've been here at least four times in less than two years. The Texas foursome must be doing something right; Lee's Palace was packed for their Saturday show with Mountains and Amen Dunes.

When I last saw New York three-piece Amen Dunes, they were in a rush to get back on the road, which made for a disappointing show. This time, frontman Damon McMahon seemed more relaxed, and though this performance was less intimate than what would follow, the band's droning, distorted garage rock filled cavernous Lee's well. They closed with passionate, masculine vocal harmonies during "In Caroline," and I was glad I gave them a second chance.

I haven't cried at a show since Sarah Harmer in 2001, you guys. I used to think some Constantines songs made me strangely emotional but take Bry Webb, a cello, a slide and lap steel guitar, the fact it was my lady time, and songs about his young son and I was set to cry me a motherfucking river! Saturday night Bry Webb played his album release show (two back to back shows actually) at The Music Gallery.

For the latest instalment of our get to know a DJ series, I sat down with DJ Lucie Tic. The honorary Torontonian has several residences, including Slowed with Torro Torro at Wrongbar, Classic at the Crawford, Push It at Slacks Bar, Green Bin at Czehoski's, and Loose Hips at Andy Poolhall. Tic was also kind enough to send along a mix she made just for this occasion, which you can check out at the conclusion of our chat.

On Friday night, Young Empires played at the Horseshoe to celebrate the release of their debut EP, Wake All My Youth. And while it's been a busy week for the Toronto band, with appearances on the Edge and MTV Live, they did their best to end the week in style with a sold out show at the Horseshoe.

The Neighbourhood Mixtape is a collection of newly-released songs by Toronto musicians. The mixtape is meant to celebrate Toronto's music culture and provide a forum to listen to and discover new local music.

Every Sunday, I post a five-track mixtape (along with my own mini-reflections for each track) that you can download or stream as a soundtrack for the week.