Spotify has launched a free feature for artists to sell merchandise and ticketing from within their profiles in its desktop, web and mobile apps, via partnerships with Topspin and Songkick.

The streaming service won’t take a cut of any sales and the revenues are intended as an "ongoing effort to bring additional revenue opportunities to artists on top of Spotify’s growing royalty payouts".

Concert listings now appear within the service on both desktop and iPhone. Powered by Songkick, all ...