In the spirit of saving $ now so we can spend it all on gifts for the holidays, we’ve rounded up a playlist of some of our favorite free tracks circulating around the interwebs. Get ‘em free (and legally!) on AmieStreet.com by clicking here.

Technically it’s possible for any of these bands “on hiatus” to return to the music scene. Hopefully the thought of No Doubt reuniting doesn’t keep you up at night.

Also. Fugazi album. 2010. 90% possible.

From heartbroken teen operas to the “wall of sound” to blue-eyed soul to transparency Phil Spector was a constant force in the world of popular music. Between 1958 and 2003 he produced over 50 charting singles that defined the limits of music. This playlist chronologically tracks some of his most lasting songs including the quiet To Know Him Is To Love Him, the soaring Be My Baby, and the ultimately failed River Deep - Mountain High.

Sadly, this will be my last playlist on Songza.  I leave you with some of my favorite songs of the moment.  If you miss me, head on over to my blog for more of my musings and links to my other music-related projects on the web.  See you on the flip side!

This playlist is inspired by this NYTimes article about the beginning of the end for Facebook. Dunzo or not, enjoy the tunes!

If you like White Denim, a garage rock band from Texas, then you may like the other tunes on this playlist. Grab a free track from White Denim’s Fits here.

Atlas Sound is the ambient solo project of Bradford Cox of Deerhunter.  This playlist examines some of Atlas Sound’s influences, including The Breeders, Robert Wyatt, and Roy Orbison.  Download a free track, “Walkabout (w/ Noah Lennox),” from his new album here!

Orba Squara is NY-based singer-songwriter Mitch Davis, and you may have heard one of his songs during an iPhone commercial. If you dig his stylings, you’ll love this playlist! Grab a free Orba Squara track here.

Looking for an exit? This playlist is all about getting out, and it was inspired by an iPhone app called Exit Strategy NYC.

In honor of a new Michael Jackson song, “This Is It,” we have another playlist tribute to MJ. Grab this collection of Michael Jackson’s hits, featuring the new song.