Jack Antonoff co-wrote Taylor Swift's “august.”
Swift and Antonoff had already collaborated on songs from 1989, Reputation, and Lover before working together on Folklore. For “august,” Antonoff first created the instrumental, then sent it to Swift, who wrote the lyrics quickly and intuitively. Their partnership helped shape the song's blend of polished pop craft and atmospheric indie-influenced production.
Antonoff is sometimes confused with Aaron Dessner because both producers played major roles on Folklore. Dessner co-wrote and produced several songs on the album, but he is not credited as a writer of “august.” The official songwriting credits for this track name Swift and Antonoff.