British duo and Twisted Xmas alumni Wet Leg scored big last night at the Grammys, taking home both Best Alternative Album for their self-titled record, beating out Big Thief, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and others, and best Alternative Performance for their song “Chaise Lounge”.
Hardcore darlings and personal favorites of Brian & Justin, Turnstile, were nominated for three different categories. When it came to Best Metal Performance, they were beat out by a man on death’s doorstep in Ozzy Osbourne. Fine. Whatever. I don’t like it, but I can accept it. When it comes to Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance, however, Turnstile was beat out by Brandi Carlisle and her snoozer track “Broken Horses”. There’s nothing wrong with Brandi Carlisle, she seems like a nice lady, but no one is more sterile than she is. She’s fine if you want to honor someone at The Kennedy Center, but Best Rock Song? In the year of our Lord 2023? When Turnstile is doing the damn thing? I think not. This is this generation’s Jethro Tull-Metallica situation all over again.
Elsewhere, hip-hop celebrated 50 years of kicking ass with an incredible ensemble performance.
A full list of winners can be found here.