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Emily Portman
Dominion of Spells
Released 1 May 2026
Emily Portman
Dominion of Spells invites listeners into a mythic realm - guided by fairy queens, selkies, and owl goddesses - where struggle becomes transformation and wonder is found through creativity and song.
Renowned for her luminous songwriting and distinctive voice in contemporary folk, Portman steps into bold new territory with an album that charts a heroine’s midlife journey through the dark woods in search of wonder.
The Book includes a CD and download of the new album along with lyrics, illustrations and the folk tales which inspired and informed Dominion of Spells.
Grab one of our Signed Deluxe hardback CD books featuring lyrics, artwork by Gwen Burns, and retellings of the stories behind the songs. Also available on Limited Edition Black and Green LP.
Emily Portman is an award-winning singer and songwriter with a passion for traditional songs, hailed as ‘one of the new British folk scene’s most beguiling presences’ (Uncut).
She has toured widely for over 15 years as a band leader, with The Furrow Collective and in a duo with Leveret’s Rob Harbron. Emily was awarded a BBC Folk award for ‘Best Original Song’ and has released three critically acclaimed albums of original songs that recast old ballads and fairytales into new shapes. Her latest solo album ‘Coracle’ received accolades and international recognition, taking her to European festival stages with a 6-piece band. With the award-winning band The Furrow Collective, Emily has released four acclaimed traditional song albums, and together they regularly tour the UK & Europe. Emily’s collaborative work has led her to 2 recent releases: a duo debut album with Rob Harbron and the UK Folk chart-topping album project ‘Sea Song Sessions’, featuring Jon Boden and Seth Lakeman. Now, The Dominion of Spells puts Emily’s songwriting back into the spotlight in an album that is sure to delight.
Tracklist
- Turn Again•
- Flowerface•
- East of the Sun•
- Weary Spell•
- Moon Dark•
- Dreamless Sleep•
- Fox's Song•
- Three Magic Notes•
- Waiting Room•
- Let's Go for a Swim•
- Owl Light•
- Dominion of Spells•
Credits
- Emily Portman Banjo, Concertina, Piano, Ukulele, Voice
- Louis Campbell Guitars
- Lucy Revis Cello, Voice
- Lucy Farrell Saw, Voice
- Mary Hampton Voice
- Helen Bell Viola
- Martin Simpson Guitar, Voice
- Sam Sweeney Fiddle
- Neil McSweeney Bass
- Ben Nicholls Electric & Double Bass
- Will Scrimshaw Drums
- Andy Bell Producer & Engineer
- Gwen Burns Illustrations
- Sam Proctor Mastering
- Robin Beatty Design
- Emma Ledwith Photography
