How TuneCube works
TuneCube is a giant grid — 10,000 tiles on one page — where each tile belongs to one artist. Fans and industry people browse the grid, hear a snippet of your music by holding your tile, and tap through to your Instagram. Here's exactly what's involved and what you need to do, in plain English.
The short version: you claim one tile on the grid, add your Instagram link, and (if you want) a song. Your tile then stays on the grid as a permanent advert for you — your photo, your sound, and a one-tap path to your Instagram — for as long as you're subscribed. That's it. Four steps, about five minutes of setup.
What you do, step by step
Four steps. Most artists finish in a few minutes, then don't need to touch it again.
- 1
Claim your tile
~1 minutePick a spot on the 100×100 artist grid and sign up with your email. The first 20 artists get a tile free for 3 months — no card needed. Everyone else starts from 99p a month. You choose exactly where your tile sits.
- 2
Add your links
2 minutesOpen your artist portal and add your Instagram handle — that's the one every artist needs. You can also add your Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube links, plus a few photos. Your tile becomes clickable: one tap takes a visitor straight to you.
- 3
Add a song (optional)
2 minutesUpload up to two of your own songs. When someone taps or holds your tile on the grid, they hear your music right there — no leaving the page. No track yet? Your tile still works; you can add one any time.
- 4
Get discovered
Stays live while you're subscribedYour tile sits on the grid for as long as your subscription is active — it's not a post that vanishes in a day. Fans browse the grid by genre, hold tiles to preview sounds, and tap through to your Instagram. Labels and A&R agents browse the same grid looking for unsigned artists.
What you need
Almost nothing. Here's the full list — and most of it is optional.
An Instagram account
This is the one must-have. Your tile links straight to your Instagram, so it's how people actually reach you after they find you on the grid.
A song to preview (optional)
Nice to have, not required. If you've got a track, visitors hear it by holding your tile. If not, your tile still shows your photo and links.
A card — only if you're past the free offer
The first 20 artists get 3 months free with no card. Once that offer's gone, you'll need a card for the 99p/month subscription. You can cancel any time.
What you don't have to do
- You don't need a label, a manager, or a big budget.
- You don't need to know anything about websites or code — it's a form and a few buttons.
- You don't need to post every day. Your tile stays up whether you post or not.
- You don't need to be on every platform. Instagram is enough to start; the rest are optional.
How people actually find you
They browse the grid
Visitors land on the grid and scroll, zoom, and filter by genre. Your tile is just one of thousands — but it's always there, always showing your photo, unlike a social post that's gone in a day.
They hear you, then tap
Holding your tile plays a snippet of your song. If they like it, one tap sends them straight to your Instagram — no middle page, no extra steps.
The Daily Superstar
Every 24 hours one tile is crowned the Daily Superstar with a gold glow and shown across the whole grid. Stay subscribed for three months and your odds of being picked double.
A&R and labels browse too
Industry people use the grid to find unsigned artists. Your tile is a mini press kit — your sound, your links, your photos, all in one place they already look.
What your tile looks like
One square on the grid. Your profile picture fills it. When someone taps it, a card pops up with your name, your genre, a play button for your song, and buttons for Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube — whichever you've added. That's all a visitor needs to go from "never heard of you" to "following you" in two taps.
What it costs
Two tiers. The first 20 artists get the standard tile free for 3 months — no card.
Standard tile
Any tile on the grid outside the prime zone.
- Profile picture on the grid
- Clickable Instagram link
- Up to 2 playable songs
- Daily Superstar eligibility
Prime tile
The 4 corners + the centre 100 tiles — the most-seen spots.
- Everything in Standard
- Prime placement (corners & centre)
- Best odds for the Superstar spotlight
The first 20 artists get a free 90-day standard tile — no card required.
Questions artists ask
What exactly do I have to do?+
Four things, in order: claim a tile, add your Instagram handle, (optionally) upload a song, and then leave it. Your tile stays on the grid and does the work — there's nothing to post or maintain day to day.
How much does it cost?+
The first 20 artists get a tile free for 3 months, no card needed. After that it's 99p a month for a standard tile, or £2.99 a month for a prime tile in the centre or corners of the grid. You can cancel any time.
Do I have to upload a song?+
No. A song lets people hear you by holding your tile, but your tile still works without one — it shows your photo and links to your Instagram. You can add a song later whenever you're ready.
How long does my tile stay up?+
As long as your subscription is active. If you cancel, your tile stays visible for a 24-hour grace window, then the spot reopens for someone else.
How do people find my tile?+
Visitors land on the grid and browse by genre or search by name. They hold a tile to hear a preview, then tap through to your Instagram. One tile is also crowned the Daily Superstar every 24 hours and spotlighted across the whole grid.
What if I'm not very technical?+
That's fine — there's nothing technical about it. You fill in a short form, pick a spot on the grid, and paste your links. If you can use Instagram, you can use TuneCube.
Ready to get on the grid?
Claim your tile now — free for the first 20 artists, or from 99p a month. It takes about five minutes and you only need your Instagram handle to start.