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 and Alkmaar, The Netherlands.

Career

The debut single "Heal" was released by Domino Recording Company’s sister label Double Six on 26 November 2012. 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). His second single "Give Me", was released on 7 January 2013, after a demo leaked online sometime in 2012. Williams' debut album ''

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 and Alkmaar, The Netherlands. Career The debut si ...

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. He suffered from

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and died of complications of surgery on 10 December 2013.

Discography

Studio albums

*''

'' (2013)

EPs

*''Crying Thunder'' (2013)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Child of Lov Dutch electronic musicians 1987 births 2013 deaths Musicians from Amsterdam People from West Flanders Place of death missing NME Awards winners People from Lendelede People with Marfan syndrome