Jack Antonoff is credited as a songwriter on Taylor Swift’s “august.”
Swift and Antonoff wrote the song together during the making of Folklore. Antonoff first created the instrumental, then sent it to Swift, who wrote the lyrics in response. Their collaboration produced the song’s hazy blend of guitars, strings, keyboards, and reverb.
Antonoff had already worked with Swift on songs from 1989, Reputation, and Lover. His continuing partnership with Swift became an important part of Folklore’s production, although the album also involved Aaron Dessner and Joe Alwyn.
Listeners sometimes confuse songwriting and production credits on this track. Swift and Antonoff are the two credited songwriters, while Joe Alwyn is also credited as a producer. The distinction matters because the song’s recurring August popularity is often discussed alongside its polished, atmospheric production.