| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 76 uses |
| 2 | peel | 51 uses |
| 3 | rock | 42 uses |
| 4 | trance | 23 uses |
| 5 | classical | 22 uses |
| 6 | seen live | 20 uses |
| 7 | punk | 17 uses |
| 8 | electronic | 13 uses |
| 9 | 2005 | 12 uses |
| 10 | 2002 | 12 uses |
| 11 | 2003 | 11 uses |
| 12 | folk | 10 uses |
| 13 | 2004 | 9 uses |
| 14 | 90s | 8 uses |
| 15 | 2006 | 8 uses |
| 16 | 2001 | 6 uses |
| 17 | britpop | 1 use |
| 18 | 2000 | 1 use |