| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | anthemic | 44 uses |
| 2 | alternative | 30 uses |
| 3 | indie | 24 uses |
| 4 | alternative rock | 19 uses |
| 5 | britpop | 17 uses |
| 6 | indie rock | 15 uses |
| 7 | post-punk | 15 uses |
| 8 | mellow | 14 uses |
| 9 | catchy | 13 uses |
| 10 | british | 12 uses |
| 11 | epic | 12 uses |
| 12 | pop | 10 uses |
| 13 | awesome | 10 uses |
| 14 | melancholic | 10 uses |
| 15 | post-punk revival | 8 uses |
| 16 | progressive rock | 7 uses |
| 17 | angular | 7 uses |
| 18 | american | 7 uses |
| 19 | melancholy | 7 uses |
| 20 | metal | 6 uses |
| 21 | rock | 6 uses |
| 22 | 80s | 6 uses |
| 23 | emo | 6 uses |
| 24 | female vocalists | 6 uses |
| 25 | dark | 6 uses |
| 26 | acoustic | 6 uses |
| 27 | new wave | 6 uses |
| 28 | 90s | 6 uses |
| 29 | the bravery | 6 uses |
| 30 | electronic | 5 uses |
| 31 | nirvana | 5 uses |
| 32 | interpol | 5 uses |
| 33 | the hold steady | 5 uses |
| 34 | classic | 4 uses |
| 35 | hardcore | 4 uses |
| 36 | slow | 4 uses |
| 37 | melodic | 4 uses |
| 38 | synthpop | 4 uses |
| 39 | folk rock | 4 uses |
| 40 | samples | 4 uses |
| 41 | welsh | 4 uses |
| 42 | welsh rock | 4 uses |
| 43 | disco | 3 uses |
| 44 | experimental | 3 uses |
| 45 | indie pop | 3 uses |
| 46 | pop rock | 3 uses |
| 47 | funk | 3 uses |
| 48 | scottish | 3 uses |
| 49 | canadian | 3 uses |
| 50 | ska | 3 uses |