Spotify is launching a new feature to reserve concert tickets for superfans before general sales begin. The move is part of a partnership with Live Nation, aiming to give loyal fans early access. According to io9, the presale approach could help protect prices from the steep markups that typically occur once general tickets go on sale. Notably, Live Nation is the ticketing company often blamed for driving up venue costs in the first place.

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