| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | international | 117 uses |
| 2 | indie | 111 uses |
| 3 | seen live | 89 uses |
| 4 | yaye uk | 76 uses |
| 5 | female vocalists | 57 uses |
| 6 | not indie | 56 uses |
| 7 | happy music | 44 uses |
| 8 | albums i own | 43 uses |
| 9 | twee | 32 uses |
| 10 | britpop | 23 uses |
| 11 | hip-hop | 16 uses |
| 12 | anger music | 16 uses |
| 13 | sad music | 13 uses |
| 14 | artists who ruin my indie cred | 10 uses |
| 15 | the infamous top five | 4 uses |