When The New Gay folded, we were especially sad to see the end of the Song of the Day column. We liked getting quick peeks at new music so that we’d have a better gauge on whether upcoming shows were worth our time. As such, we’ve asked The New Gay’s former music editor, Rohan Mahadevan to revive the column with DCist. Enjoy!

Yesterday marked the (unofficial) start of summer, and every year music geeks battle it out to crown an official song of the season. This year, the popular vote will most likely go to Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” (already anointed as such by the Post’s Chris Richards) but Japandroid’s incredible sophomore record Celebration Rock has spawned an anthem in “The Nights of Wine and Roses.” The track is a big drunken sing-along with “Oh! Oh!” chants and tons of fist pumping moments; perfect for late nights with close friends. So raise a domestic brew and take a listen to my vote for the song of the summer. (You can also listen to the entirety of Celebration Rock at NPR Music.)

See Japandroids on June 30 at Rock and Roll Hotel with Cadence Weapon. Tickets are $15.