| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 38 uses |
| 2 | rock | 38 uses |
| 3 | indie rock | 28 uses |
| 4 | emo | 23 uses |
| 5 | punk rock | 23 uses |
| 6 | singer-songwriter | 22 uses |
| 7 | folk | 18 uses |
| 8 | british | 10 uses |
| 9 | acoustic | 9 uses |
| 10 | punk | 8 uses |
| 11 | americana | 8 uses |
| 12 | california | 8 uses |
| 13 | new york | 7 uses |
| 14 | deutsch | 7 uses |
| 15 | post-hardcore | 7 uses |
| 16 | indie pop | 6 uses |
| 17 | power pop | 6 uses |
| 18 | pop punk | 6 uses |
| 19 | garage rock | 6 uses |
| 20 | tanzflaeche | 6 uses |
| 21 | alternative | 5 uses |
| 22 | hardcore | 5 uses |
| 23 | swedish | 5 uses |
| 24 | canadian | 5 uses |
| 25 | hip-hop | 4 uses |
| 26 | uk | 4 uses |
| 27 | stoner rock | 4 uses |
| 28 | britpop | 4 uses |
| 29 | pop | 3 uses |
| 30 | post-rock | 3 uses |
| 31 | scottish | 3 uses |
| 32 | german | 3 uses |
| 33 | melodic hardcore | 3 uses |
| 34 | skate punk | 3 uses |
| 35 | florida | 3 uses |
| 36 | barsuk | 3 uses |
| 37 | electronica | 2 uses |
| 38 | soul | 2 uses |
| 39 | country | 2 uses |
| 40 | 60s | 2 uses |
| 41 | seattle | 2 uses |
| 42 | female vocalists | 2 uses |
| 43 | post-punk | 2 uses |
| 44 | ska | 2 uses |
| 45 | london | 2 uses |
| 46 | cello | 2 uses |
| 47 | alt-country | 2 uses |
| 48 | chicago | 2 uses |
| 49 | saddle creek | 2 uses |
| 50 | sub pop | 2 uses |
