| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 13 uses |
| 2 | alternative | 7 uses |
| 3 | british | 4 uses |
| 4 | singer-songwriter | 4 uses |
| 5 | 80s | 3 uses |
| 6 | female vocalists | 3 uses |
| 7 | australian | 2 uses |
| 8 | post-punk | 2 uses |
| 9 | shoegaze | 2 uses |
| 10 | rock | 1 use |
| 11 | alternative rock | 1 use |
| 12 | folk | 1 use |
| 13 | ambient | 1 use |
| 14 | experimental | 1 use |
| 15 | indie rock | 1 use |
| 16 | electro | 1 use |
| 17 | acoustic | 1 use |
| 18 | synth pop | 1 use |
| 19 | canadian | 1 use |
| 20 | violin | 1 use |
| 21 | joy division | 1 use |
| 22 | kate bush | 1 use |
| 23 | pixies | 1 use |
| 24 | thurston moore | 1 use |