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.
- 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.
- Is Spine a digital photo frame?
- No. Digital photo frames cycle through random images on a timer. Spine is something different — it's a dedicated music display connected to your actual library. Your collection stays on the wall permanently, and you browse it by swiping through album spines. It's closer to a bookshelf than a photo frame.
- 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.
- How much does Spine cost and when can I buy it?
- Spine is launching on Kickstarter in late 2026. Sign up at spinemusic.com to get early access and launch pricing.
- Where is Spine designed?
- Spine is designed in London, UK by Spine Music Ltd.