Joe Alwyn was recognized as a co-producer of Taylor Swift’s “august,” with his Folklore contributions initially associated with the pseudonym William Bowery. The Recording Academy later recognized Alwyn as a producer after Folklore won Album of the Year.
The name William Bowery first appeared in the credits for Folklore, creating speculation about the person behind it. Swift confirmed in 2020 that the pseudonym referred to Alwyn, who contributed to several songs on the album.
The credit history can be confusing because the Folklore liner notes originally listed Swift and Antonoff as the song’s producers. Later Grammy-related recognition added Alwyn’s co-producer credit, which is why different early references may show slightly different production listings.
Alwyn’s role on “august” was behind the scenes rather than vocal. The song’s credited songwriters remain Swift and Antonoff, while Alwyn is associated with production and the William Bowery identity.