Wholetones

Want access to thousands of songs without clogging up your hard drive? Invest in a subscription from a site like Spotify instead of purchases on iTunes or Amazon. This allows you unlimited streaming of songs from their massive catalog, plus it's totally legal. That said, you need an internet connection to listen, of course.

A great way to access music for free is by turning to a web site that works with independent artists. NoiseTrade allows independent artists to get more exposure while allowing users to enjoy music for free. This site helps you support a small artist without downloading illegal content from the Internet.