Joe Alwyn was a co-producer of Taylor Swift’s “august,” credited under the pseudonym William Bowery on Folklore’s liner notes.
Alwyn contributed to Folklore during the pandemic-era sessions, working remotely with Swift and other collaborators. The pseudonym was later publicly identified as Alwyn, who also co-wrote or co-produced material on subsequent Swift albums.
The Recording Academy recognized Alwyn as a co-producer after Folklore won Album of the Year at the 63rd Grammy Awards. The album’s liner notes credited Swift and Jack Antonoff as producers, while the award recognition reflected Alwyn’s production contribution.
“august” is one of several Folklore tracks connected with Alwyn’s involvement. His credited contributions helped make the album a collaborative project despite its intimate, home-recorded atmosphere.