| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 13 uses |
| 2 | new british wave | 11 uses |
| 3 | emo | 7 uses |
| 4 | progressive rock | 7 uses |
| 5 | alternative | 5 uses |
| 6 | post-rock | 4 uses |
| 7 | singer-songwriter | 4 uses |
| 8 | chillout | 3 uses |
| 9 | electronic | 3 uses |
| 10 | punk | 3 uses |
| 11 | experimental | 3 uses |
| 12 | garage rock | 3 uses |
| 13 | shy | 3 uses |
| 14 | soundtrack | 2 uses |
| 15 | metalcore | 2 uses |
| 16 | rock | 2 uses |
| 17 | hardcore | 2 uses |
| 18 | dance | 2 uses |
| 19 | alternative metal | 2 uses |
| 20 | crossover | 2 uses |
| 21 | post-hardcore | 2 uses |
| 22 | nu metal | 2 uses |
| 23 | hamburger schule | 2 uses |
| 24 | hip-hop | 1 use |
| 25 | alternative rock | 1 use |
| 26 | female vocalists | 1 use |
| 27 | industrial | 1 use |
| 28 | britpop | 1 use |
| 29 | new | 1 use |
| 30 | screamo | 1 use |
| 31 | riot grrrl | 1 use |
| 32 | wave punk | 1 use |
