Dojo Cuts

Rome / Falling In Love Again proves why Dojo Cuts remain such a treasured name among modern soul collectors. Released by Colemine on 7-inch, this single brings back the Australian outfit’s gift for marrying deep funk musicianship with classic soul songwriting and the unmistakable voice of Roxie Ray. “Rome” has the kind of dramatic, slow-burn pull that made vintage crossover soul singles so addictive, while “Falling In Love Again” balances sweetness and grit with a groove that feels instantly familiar without ever sounding retro-for-retro’s-sake. There is real craft here: tight rhythm section work, warm analog-minded production, and arrangements that understand the emotional economy of the format. For DJs, soul 45 devotees, and anyone who values new recordings cut with old-school conviction, this is exactly the sort of seven-inch that earns repeat turns on the platter and reminds you why Colemine’s singles catalogue is so respected.