diff --git a/packages/frontend/src/hooks/usePaginatedSongs.ts b/packages/frontend/src/hooks/usePaginatedSongs.ts
index 48710dc..b5890fe 100644
--- a/packages/frontend/src/hooks/usePaginatedSongs.ts
+++ b/packages/frontend/src/hooks/usePaginatedSongs.ts
@@ -168,7 +168,6 @@ export const usePaginatedSongs = (options: UsePaginatedSongsOptions = {}) => {
     currentSearchQueryRef.current = searchQuery;
 
     // Clear state for instant visual feedback
-    loadingRef.current = true;
     setLoading(true);
     setSongs([]);
     setTotalSongs(0);