Frequently asked

Questions, answered

Everything people ask about Spine: how it works, what it looks like, which streaming services are supported, and when you can get one.

How much does Spine cost?
We're finishing our final costing and will announce the price before we go live on Kickstarter. We'd rather quote it once, properly, than give you a vague range now. The list hears it first, so you'll have the number well before the campaign opens. Your £25 deposit is fully refundable at any time, no questions, so there's no risk in reserving your place before the price is public.
When can I buy Spine?
Spine goes live on Kickstarter this autumn, and ships in early 2027 once the first production run is complete. Join the list and we'll email you the moment the campaign opens, ahead of everyone else.
What is Spine?
Spine is a wall-mounted album art display that makes your digital music collection visible. It connects to your streaming library and renders your albums as browsable CD spines, the covers you know by heart, always on your wall. Not a screen saver, not a photo frame. A permanent home for your music.
How does Spine work?
If you're on Apple Music or Tidal, Spine syncs your library automatically: connect once and your albums appear on the shelf. If you're on Spotify, you import your library in a single step (we use TuneMyMusic to bring it across), then curate it from Spine's companion app. Add, remove, and arrange albums however you like; the shelf updates instantly.
Does Spine work with Spotify?
Yes. Spotify doesn't allow third-party hardware to connect to its library directly, so Spine uses TuneMyMusic to import your saved albums and playlists in a single step. From there, your collection lives in Spine's companion app: add, remove, and arrange albums however you like, and your shelf updates instantly.
Does Spine work with Apple Music?
Yes. Spine connects directly to Apple Music and pulls your full library automatically.
Does Spine work with Tidal?
Yes. Spine connects directly to Tidal and displays your full library. Tidal's high-resolution album art looks particularly good on the display.
Does Spine work with Deezer?
Deezer won't be integrated at launch. Spine connects to Apple Music, Tidal and Spotify today. It's on our list to look into afterwards. Join the list and we'll let you know when it might land.
Does Spine work with Qobuz?
Qobuz won't be integrated at launch. Spine connects to Apple Music, Tidal and Spotify today. It's on our list to look into afterwards. Join the list and we'll let you know when it might land.
Does Spine work with Amazon Music?
Amazon Music won't be integrated at launch. Its library access is currently not open, so there's no path we can switch on today. If and when that changes we'll investigate it. Today, Spine connects to Apple Music, Tidal and Spotify.
Does Spine work with YouTube Music?
YouTube Music won't be integrated at launch. There is currently no official way for apps to read your library, so there's no dependable path in right now. If and when that changes we'll investigate it. Today, Spine connects to Apple Music, Tidal and Spotify.
Does it work with Sonos?
Yes. Spine works with your Sonos through the streaming service on your phone. You tap an album on Spine, and it triggers playback on your Sonos through that service. You'll need a streaming service connected, since that's what plays the music, Spine itself is a display.
Does Spine work with my own downloaded music, not just streaming?
Today Spine works with your streaming library. A lot of you have asked about personal libraries, local files, Roon, Plex, and it's something we're actively investigating. It's not confirmed for launch yet. Join the list and we'll let you know if and when it lands, and whether that's at launch or after.
What does Spine look like?
Spine is a bar-format display: long, narrow, and wall-mounted, shaped like a shelf rather than a screen. Brushed aluminum end caps, anti-glare glass that feels closer to paper than a screen, and a matte black border that disappears into the display. It's designed to feel like furniture, not a gadget.
How big is Spine?
The display is about 73cm wide and 17cm tall, roughly the width of a vinyl shelf, but slim enough to sit flush on any wall. It's a unique bar format, nothing like a TV or a monitor.
How does Spine mount on the wall?
Spine is wall-mounted with a simple bracket system, similar to mounting a floating shelf.
Can I have more than one Spine?
Yes. You'll be able to run a Spine in more than one room, and each one can show a different collection. Keep your full library in the living room and a curated selection in the studio, all from one account. Or give each Spine its own account, so everyone in the house has a shelf that's truly theirs.
Where is Spine designed?
Spine is designed in London, UK by Spine Music Ltd.