Mild frenzy at Uncut today as we put the finishing touches to our end-of-year issue. As a consequence, I've not had a chance to do the full blog, but here's the music we've played in the office. Favourites?

. . . And you might get a new Sufjan song just for you!

The great American novelist has passed away, aged 84

Pistols Svengali quits I'm A Celebrity before it even starts!

An evening of tunes and pranks from Thom and chums on web show

Two impressive comps are coming our way in January

Rotten, Matlock And Co Play The Hits

Terry Gilliam Reveals How George Harrison Rescued Life Of Brian

Ashcroft and co's triumphant reunion tour reaches the Roundhouse

Which comeback is this again? As The Verve mooch onto the stage at the Roundhouse, I’m reminded of a night at Glasgow Barrowlands maybe ten years ago. Nick McCabe had just rejoined the band, and I guess “Bittersweet Symphony” was about to be released. The lights went down, and the impeccable DJ played David Axelrod’s “Holy Are You”. Then the band came on: Simon Jones lunging at the crowd triumphantly; Ashcroft imperious, transported; McCabe a self-effacing figure consumed with his work. Men spilled beer and hugged each other. They’re back!