The Child of Lov

The Child of Lov
Birth name Martijn William Zimri Teerlinck
Born 31 March 1987
Lendelede, Belgium
Origin Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died 10 December 2013 (aged 26)
Genres Pop, Electronic, Soul
Years active 2012–13
Labels Domino Records, Double Six Records
Website http://www.thechildoflov.com

Martijn William Zimri Teerlinck (31 March 1987 – 10 December 2013), known as Cole Williams, or The Child of Lov, was a musician born in Belgium, but raised in Amsterdam[1] and Alkmaar,[2] The Netherlands.

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 died of complications of surgery on 10 December 2013.[6][7]

Discography

Albums

EPs

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Greene, Jayson (5 June 2013). "The Child of Lov: The Child of Lov". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  2. ↑ http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2013/12/13/dichter-en-muzikant-martijn-teerlinck-the-child-of-lov-26-overleden/
  3. ↑ Minsker, Evan (8 October 2012). "The Child of Lov: "Heal"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  4. ↑ Renshaw, David (20 November 2012). "Radar Band Of The Week - No. 114: The Child Of Lov". NME. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  5. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/thechildoflov
  6. ↑ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-child-of-lov-dies-aged-26-9003679.html
  7. ↑ http://www.stereogum.com/1601912/r-i-p-the-child-of-lov/obit/