| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | rock | 38 uses |
| 2 | indie | 26 uses |
| 3 | alternative | 24 uses |
| 4 | indie rock | 16 uses |
| 5 | british | 12 uses |
| 6 | punk | 12 uses |
| 7 | german | 12 uses |
| 8 | alternative rock | 10 uses |
| 9 | shoegaze | 10 uses |
| 10 | britpop | 8 uses |
| 11 | punk rock | 8 uses |
| 12 | electronic | 7 uses |
| 13 | pop | 7 uses |
| 14 | post-punk | 6 uses |
| 15 | classic rock | 5 uses |
| 16 | 80s | 5 uses |
| 17 | experimental | 5 uses |
| 18 | noise rock | 5 uses |
| 19 | pop rock | 5 uses |
| 20 | ska | 5 uses |
| 21 | psychedelic | 5 uses |
| 22 | post-punk revival | 5 uses |
| 23 | 60s | 4 uses |
| 24 | reggae | 4 uses |
| 25 | new wave | 4 uses |
| 26 | cover | 4 uses |
| 27 | deutschrock | 4 uses |
| 28 | fueled by ramen | 4 uses |
| 29 | noise | 3 uses |
| 30 | hip-hop | 3 uses |
| 31 | classical | 3 uses |
| 32 | grunge | 3 uses |
| 33 | folk | 3 uses |
| 34 | rap | 3 uses |
| 35 | indie pop | 3 uses |
| 36 | hard rock | 3 uses |
| 37 | progressive rock | 3 uses |
| 38 | swing | 3 uses |
| 39 | noise pop | 3 uses |
| 40 | pop punk | 3 uses |
| 41 | garage rock | 3 uses |
| 42 | female vocalist | 3 uses |
| 43 | lyrics | 3 uses |
| 44 | soundtrack | 2 uses |
| 45 | metal | 2 uses |
| 46 | 70s | 2 uses |
| 47 | instrumental | 2 uses |
| 48 | swedish | 2 uses |
| 49 | piano | 2 uses |
| 50 | experimental rock | 2 uses |