Taylor Swift’s “august” appears on the 2020 studio album Folklore. The song was released as part of Swift’s eighth studio album on July 24, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Folklore was a major stylistic change for Swift, emphasizing fictional characters, imagined histories, and atmospheric songwriting. “august” belongs to the album’s connected teenage love-triangle narrative, alongside “cardigan” and “betty.”
The song’s seasonal popularity later made it an annual August ritual for many listeners. Fans commonly revisit it when the calendar turns to August, especially through social-media posts and short videos using its wistful summer atmosphere.
A common mix-up is confusing Folklore with Evermore, Swift’s ninth studio album and a later companion record. “august” is firmly a Folklore track, while Evermore followed in December 2020.