On what date did Taylor Swift release “august” with her album Folklore?

Taylor Swift released “august” on July 24, 2020, as part of her eighth studio album, Folklore.

Folklore was a surprise release during the COVID-19 pandemic. Swift announced the album less than a day before its arrival, making its launch one of the most unexpected major-pop releases of 2020. “august” appeared among the album’s 16 tracks and was not issued as a traditional pre-release single.

The song belongs to Folklore’s fictional storytelling world rather than Swift’s autobiographical songwriting. It presents a summer romance from the perspective of a young woman involved with James, who is already connected to Betty. Along with “cardigan” and “betty,” it forms the album’s best-known narrative triangle.

A common mix-up is confusing the song’s release date with the month in its title. “august” arrived in late July, although its seasonal imagery and annual streaming resurgence make it especially associated with August.