diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index eb233c7d..6d68fd02 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -82,6 +82,11 @@ OUTPUT_BIT_RATE=128
 # environment, such a download will (silently) fail.
 ALLOW_DOWNLOAD=true
 
+# If this is set to true, the query to get artist, album, and song information will be cached.
+# This can give a boost to Koel's boot time, especially if your library is huge.
+# However, the cache deserialization process can be memory sensitive, so if you encounter
+# errors, try setting this to false.
+CACHE_MEDIA=true
 
 # The variables below are Laravel-specific.
 # You can change them if you know what you're doing. Otherwise, just leave them as-is.
diff --git a/app/Services/MediaCache.php b/app/Services/MediaCache.php
index 979f548a..dd53a444 100644
--- a/app/Services/MediaCache.php
+++ b/app/Services/MediaCache.php
@@ -11,6 +11,10 @@ class MediaCache
 
     public function get()
     {
+        if (!config('koel.cache_media')) {
+            return Artist::orderBy('name')->with('albums', with('albums.songs'))->get();
+        }
+
         $data = Cache::get($this->keyName);
         if (!$data) {
             $data = Artist::orderBy('name')->with('albums', with('albums.songs'))->get();
diff --git a/config/koel.php b/config/koel.php
index d9571bdd..806bb809 100644
--- a/config/koel.php
+++ b/config/koel.php
@@ -115,4 +115,6 @@ return [
         'affiliate_id' => '1000lsGu',
     ],
 
+    'cache_media' => env('CACHE_MEDIA', true),
+
 ];