Joe Alwyn worked with Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff as a producer on “August.”
Swift and Antonoff wrote the song, while the production credit also includes Alwyn. Alwyn was credited under the pseudonym William Bowery on several Folklore and Evermore tracks, although the “August” article lists Joe Alwyn among the producers.
Antonoff reportedly created the instrumental first and sent it to Swift, who wrote the lyrics quickly and intuitively. The finished recording combines dream-pop atmosphere with guitar-pop and soft-rock elements, supported by strings, keyboards, and prominent reverb.
This credit is sometimes confused with Aaron Dessner’s major role on Folklore. Dessner co-wrote and produced many songs on the album, but he is not listed as a producer of “August.” The track’s specific production team is Swift, Antonoff, and Alwyn.