| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 185 uses |
| 2 | alternative | 185 uses |
| 3 | rock | 163 uses |
| 4 | electronic | 149 uses |
| 5 | folk | 147 uses |
| 6 | indie rock | 147 uses |
| 7 | britpop | 147 uses |
| 8 | alt-country | 147 uses |
| 9 | indie pop | 22 uses |
| 10 | pop | 16 uses |
| 11 | punk | 16 uses |
| 12 | punk rock | 16 uses |
| 13 | irish | 16 uses |
| 14 | celtic | 16 uses |
| 15 | electronica | 3 uses |
| 16 | dance | 3 uses |
| 17 | synth pop | 3 uses |
| 18 | techno | 3 uses |
