Duff McKagan’s column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what’s circulating through his iPod every Monday.I am down here in L.A., and the Grammys were all of the rage down here last week. Personally, these awards shows have never proved to me to be any sort of true indicator of what is good or not. Sometimes, though, they get it right.Best New Artist nominee: (Silversun Pickups). My favorite track is “Lazy Eye” off of Carnavas. There is really nothing ‘new artist’ about these guys, as they have been around for 10 or so years, long enough to show that they are indeed a truly great and inspired band.Best Hard Rock Performance nominee: (Alice in Chains, “Check My Brain”). This category has too long of a name, really, and is really meant to give bands that may rock a little harder a chance at a Grammy. Bands that rock a little harder, though, usually don’t give a crap about WINNING a Grammy, and neither do their fans. Can you believe that Alice has never won a Grammy before? Great song. Great band.Best Song If I Held The Grammys nominee: (Loudermilk, “Ash To Ash”). Lush, beautiful, brutal, and thought-provoking. The perfect trifecta (plus one!).