| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 27 uses |
| 2 | rock | 12 uses |
| 3 | alt-rock | 12 uses |
| 4 | pop | 11 uses |
| 5 | power pop | 7 uses |
| 6 | singer-songwriter | 7 uses |
| 7 | alt-country | 6 uses |
| 8 | alternative | 5 uses |
| 9 | folk | 5 uses |
| 10 | brit-pop | 4 uses |
| 11 | electronica | 3 uses |
| 12 | punk | 3 uses |
| 13 | dance | 3 uses |
| 14 | classic rock | 2 uses |
| 15 | 80s | 2 uses |
| 16 | shoegaze | 2 uses |
| 17 | acoustic | 1 use |
| 18 | new wave | 1 use |
| 19 | canadian | 1 use |
| 20 | 90s | 1 use |
| 21 | piano rock | 1 use |
| 22 | nerd-rock | 1 use |