If you've been wondering where Fiona Apple has been lately, your answer has arrived.

The young songstress is hard at work in a Los Angeles studio putting together the follow-up to her 1996 debut album, "Tidal." Apple has hooked up with producer Jon Brion for her still-untitled second album, which is tentatively slated for a November release.

Previously, Brion has worked with Rufus Wainwright, the eels, and Aimee Mann and also played guitar, percussion, and piano on Apple's last record.

We'll keep you posted on further developments.