| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | new wave | 24 uses |
| 2 | alternative | 11 uses |
| 3 | rockabilly | 4 uses |
| 4 | olivia | 2 uses |
| 5 | missing persons | 2 uses |
| 6 | gothic | 1 use |
| 7 | punk rock | 1 use |
| 8 | rock and roll | 1 use |
| 9 | classic country | 1 use |
| 10 | gothic rock | 1 use |
| 11 | simple minds | 1 use |
| 12 | the fixx | 1 use |
| 13 | depeche mode | 1 use |
| 14 | pet shop boys | 1 use |
| 15 | new order | 1 use |
| 16 | kim wilde | 1 use |
| 17 | eurythmics | 1 use |
| 18 | blondie | 1 use |
| 19 | the cramps | 1 use |
| 20 | bauhaus | 1 use |
| 21 | blancmange | 1 use |
| 22 | wanda jackson | 1 use |
| 23 | tears for fears | 1 use |
| 24 | the rolling stones | 1 use |
| 25 | brenda lee | 1 use |
| 26 | sheena easton | 1 use |
| 27 | al stewart | 1 use |
| 28 | siouxsie | 1 use |
| 29 | deborah harry | 1 use |
| 30 | taylor dayne | 1 use |
| 31 | melissa | 1 use |
| 32 | bananarama | 1 use |
| 33 | belinda | 1 use |
| 34 | lene lovich | 1 use |
| 35 | echo the bunnymen | 1 use |
| 36 | the motels | 1 use |
| 37 | josie cotton | 1 use |
| 38 | t he smiths | 1 use |