Among the songs Shanghai art-punk band Top Floor Circus (顶楼马戏团) performed to a cheering crowd at Mao Livehouse this weekend was an update of their song "Shanghai Welcomes You" (which we giggled about back in August). If you thought the old version was biting, iteration two, named "Shanghai Doesn't Welcome You" adds on the negativity. more ›

Shanghai art-punk band Top Floor Circus (顶楼马戏团) is out filming a new MV for a song that ought to hit close to home. Called "Shanghai Welcomes You" (上海欢迎你), it's an alternative Expo anthem and a parody of Beijing's Olympic theme 上海欢迎你. Shanghaiist contributor Jake Newby translated some of the lyrics on his new music blog (which, by the way, also features more about what Top Floor Circus is up to in the city): more ›