| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | rock | 23 uses |
| 2 | alternative rock | 15 uses |
| 3 | the flaming lips | 12 uses |
| 4 | indie rock | 8 uses |
| 5 | indie | 7 uses |
| 6 | alternative | 5 uses |
| 7 | british | 4 uses |
| 8 | progressive rock | 4 uses |
| 9 | muse | 4 uses |
| 10 | scottish band | 4 uses |
| 11 | pink floyd | 3 uses |
| 12 | psychedelic rock | 3 uses |
| 13 | the zutons | 3 uses |
| 14 | electronic | 2 uses |
| 15 | smashing pumpkins | 2 uses |
| 16 | seen live | 1 use |
| 17 | grunge | 1 use |
| 18 | progressive metal | 1 use |
| 19 | indie pop | 1 use |
| 20 | female vocalists | 1 use |
| 21 | singer-songwriter | 1 use |
| 22 | britpop | 1 use |
| 23 | psychedelic | 1 use |