Cowessess First Nation singer-songwriter (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay unveils his latest single āThe Devil,ā a hypnotic and emotionally rich track that captures the haunting beauty of forbidden connection. Based in Calgary, Alberta, and raised in Red Deer, Agecoutay once again draws from his deep storytelling roots to deliver a song that echoes long after the final note.
“The Devil” is the newest release from Trentās forthcoming project Uncle Trent and Friends ā Legacy, a collection of songs produced with his brother Bryce to honour the musical gifts of their late father, Jim Agecoutay, a performer who spent over 40 years entertaining across Western Canada. While previous single āBurn A Smudgeā offered a redemptive tribute to heritage and healing, āThe Devilā explores desire, danger, and the magnetic pull of someone unforgettable.
āThe Devil has green eyes itās plain to see / And a pretty smile to capture me / With hair that shimmers in the moonlight glow / The devilās green eyes have got my soul.ā
Set against a backdrop of moonlight, shadows, and whispered memories, the track is steeped in the kind of raw lyricism and atmosphere that have become hallmarks of Trentās songwriting. āThe Devilā blends the narrative strength of classic Americana with layered acoustic instrumentation, conjuring vivid images of longing and reflection under the stars.
Trent began his musical journey by watching his father compose songs at the familyās kitchen tableāalways with a cigarette, a pot of coffee, and a tape recorder nearby. That tradition of honest storytelling lives on through Trentās work, which he uses to explore what he calls āthe human experience; raw, witty, and unwavering.ā
Since joining his fatherās band in 1993, Trent has grown into a respected artist and community voice. His previous albums I Donāt Regret A Thing, Now…And Then, and A Place To Call Home introduced listeners to a sound that is deeply personal yet broadly resonant. Trentās work has earned acclaim across Turtle Island, including a Native American Music Award nomination for Best Blues Recording for āDancing Along,ā which reached #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown.
With Curt and Chelsie Young, Trent co-created Do You Hear Me Now…Amplifying Indigenous Voices, which uplifted Indigenous singer-songwriters during the pandemic. His second podcast, The Deadly Uncle Podcast, provides a safe and culturally grounded space for Indigenous men and boys to connect and heal.
As with his previous work, āThe Devilā benefits from support by organizations like the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development, and The Central Music Festival Society. The new track offers a thrilling addition to Trentās ever-evolving catalogue, continuing a legacy of music-making that began generations ago.
Whether on stage, on the air, or in a podcasting booth, Trent Agecoutay remains a storyteller committed to connection. āThe Devilā is his latest chapterāmysterious, unforgettable, and deeply human.

