COWESSESS FIRST NATION AMERICANA ARTIST (UNCLE) TRENT AGECOUTAY RELEASES MESMERIZING NEW SINGLE “THE DEVIL”
Cowessess First Nation singer-songwriter (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay unveils his latest single, “The Devil,” 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 Trent’s forthcoming project Uncle Trent and Friends – 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 the previous single “Burn A Smudge” offered a redemptive tribute to heritage and healing, “The Devil” explores desire, danger, and the magnetic pull of someone unforgettable.
“The Devil has green eyes it’s plain to see / And a pretty smile to capture me / With hair that shimmers in the moonlight glow / The devil’s green eyes have got my soul.”
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 Trent’s songwriting. “The Devil” 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 family’s kitchen table—always with a cigarette, a pot of coffee, and a tape recorder nearby. That tradition of honest storytelling lives on through Trent’s work, which he uses to explore what he calls “the human experience; raw, witty, and unwavering.”
Since joining his father’s band in 1993, Trent has grown into a respected artist and community voice. His previous albums, I Don’t Regret A Thing, Now…And Then, and A Place To Call Home introduced listeners to a sound that is deeply personal yet broadly resonant. Trent’s work has earned acclaim across Turtle Island, including a Native American Music Award nomination for Best Blues Recording for “Dancing Along,” 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, “The Devil” 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 Trent’s 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. “The Devil” is his latest chapter—mysterious, unforgettable, and deeply human.
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