Frank Black new album

Using his early-Pixies-days nom de rock Black Francis, this September will see the release of a brand new album, "Bluefinger," which was inspired by Dutch painter Herman Brood.

That album's first single, "Threshold Apprehension," will be available not only on "Frank Black 93-03," but as a digital download beginning May 7, and then released as a limited edition 7" single and digital download bundle beginning May 25. More details on "Bluefinger" to be announced shortly.