| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | shoegaze | 267 uses |
| 2 | indie | 232 uses |
| 3 | seen live | 181 uses |
| 4 | electronic | 111 uses |
| 5 | post rock | 88 uses |
| 6 | experimental | 43 uses |
| 7 | dream pop | 43 uses |
| 8 | alternative rock | 40 uses |
| 9 | psychedelic | 30 uses |
| 10 | post-punk | 21 uses |
| 11 | new wave | 15 uses |
| 12 | noise rock | 10 uses |
| 13 | punk | 9 uses |
| 14 | trip-hop | 4 uses |
| 15 | industrial | 4 uses |
