Taylor Swift's song “august” appears on which studio album?

Taylor Swift’s song “august” appears on the studio album Folklore.

Swift surprise-released Folklore on July 24, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The album marked a shift toward fictional storytelling, atmospheric production, and indie-influenced sounds rather than autobiographical pop narratives.

“august” is one of three Folklore songs connected by a fictional teenage love triangle. The other two are “Cardigan,” told from Betty’s perspective, and “Betty,” told from James’s perspective. The three songs are often discussed together as Folklore’s central narrative arc.

A common mix-up is confusing Folklore with Evermore, another surprise album Swift released later in 2020. “august” belongs to Folklore, while songs such as “willow” and “champagne problems” belong to Evermore. The song’s recurring popularity every August has also helped it become one of Folklore’s most recognizable tracks.