The Child of Lov
Martijn William Zimri Teerlinck (31 March 1987 – 10 December 2013), known as Cole Williams, or The Child of Lov, was a Dutch poet and musician born in Lendelede Belgium, but raised in Amsterdam[1] and Alkmaar,[2] The Netherlands.
The Child of Lov | |
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| Birth name | Martijn William Zimri Teerlinck |
| Also known as | Cole Williams |
| Born | 31 March 1987 Lendelede, Belgium |
| Origin | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 10 December 2013 (aged 26) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, musician |
| Years active | 2012–2013 |
| Labels | Domino Records, Double Six Records |
| Website | http://www.thechildoflov.com |
Career
The debut single "Heal" was released by Domino Recording Company’s sister label Double Six on 26 November 2012.[3] The accompanying video was shot in Atlanta, Georgia by the LA-based duo Focus Creeps (who have previously directed videos for Arctic Monkeys and Girls).[4] His second single "Give Me", was released on 7 January 2013, after a demo leaked online sometime in 2012.[5] Williams' debut album The Child of Lov was released in June 2013 and features contributions from DOOM, Thundercat and Damon Albarn.[1]
He suffered from Marfan syndrome and died of complications of surgery on 10 December 2013. [6][7]
References
- Greene, Jayson (5 June 2013). "The Child of Lov: The Child of Lov". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- "Dichter en muzikant Martijn Teerlinck 'The Child of Lov' (26) overleden". Nrc.nl. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- Minsker, Evan (8 October 2012). "The Child of Lov: "Heal"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- Renshaw, David (20 November 2012). "Radar Band Of The Week - No. 114: The Child Of Lov". NME. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- "The Child of Lov". Facebook.com. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- "The Child Of Lov dies, aged 26". Independent.co.uk. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- "R.I.P. The Child Of Lov". Stereogum.com. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2017.