| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 22 uses |
| 2 | rock | 22 uses |
| 3 | punk | 22 uses |
| 4 | ariel pink | 22 uses |
| 5 | self-released | 22 uses |
| 6 | watch out for rockets | 22 uses |
| 7 | pop | 21 uses |
| 8 | post-rock | 18 uses |
| 9 | lo-fi | 16 uses |
| 10 | post-punk | 15 uses |
| 11 | diy | 13 uses |
| 12 | 4-track | 10 uses |
| 13 | voices | 8 uses |
| 14 | gbv | 8 uses |
| 15 | by | 8 uses |
| 16 | guided | 8 uses |
| 17 | classic rock | 7 uses |
| 18 | folk | 7 uses |
| 19 | power pop | 7 uses |
| 20 | singer-songwriter | 7 uses |
| 21 | college rock | 7 uses |
| 22 | psychedelic | 7 uses |
| 23 | quirky | 7 uses |
| 24 | progressive | 7 uses |
| 25 | psych | 7 uses |
| 26 | fun | 7 uses |
| 27 | garage | 7 uses |
| 28 | independent | 7 uses |
| 29 | guided by voices | 7 uses |
| 30 | 4 track | 7 uses |
| 31 | indie pop | 6 uses |
| 32 | anthem | 6 uses |
| 33 | livingroom rock | 5 uses |
| 34 | galactic | 4 uses |
| 35 | alt-country | 3 uses |
| 36 | space | 2 uses |
| 37 | complex | 2 uses |
| 38 | culture | 2 uses |
| 39 | simple | 2 uses |
| 40 | dyi | 2 uses |
| 41 | radio is dead | 2 uses |
| 42 | literate | 1 use |
| 43 | postrock | 1 use |
| 44 | sophisticated | 1 use |
| 45 | fave indie pop | 1 use |
| 46 | animals | 1 use |
| 47 | this weeks thrill | 1 use |
| 48 | cloud | 1 use |
| 49 | discover | 1 use |
| 50 | birp | 1 use |