Thomas Buttenschøn was born on 22 March 1985 in Zambia and grew up in Gylling, near Odder in Jutland. He broke through in 2006 with the single and album "Fantastiske Mandag", which reached the Danish top 12, establishing him as one of Denmark's most personal singer-songwriters, blending jazz, pop and blues. Born HIV-positive and orphaned by AIDS as a child, he has channelled those experiences into his music and two autobiographical books: "I begyndelsen var døden" (2020) and "Nu skriger jeg i stilhed" (2025).
Buttenschøn releases in 2026 a series of new singles and the EP "paris", including "goes to the bar for a beer" and "I have money for a taxi".
On 22 September 2025, Buttenschøn's second autobiographical book, "Nu skriger jeg i stilhed", was released, about his upbringing as a brown, HIV-positive and orphaned person in a Jutland provincial town.
Buttenschøn and Jonas Rasmussen go on an autumn tour as the duo "Mænd På Midten" under the name "Halvvejs Hjem" and release a joint album with new songs in this connection.
Buttenschøn turns 40 on 22 March 2025 and marks the anniversary with new releases and a spring tour around the country.
In 2023, Buttenschøn released the album "starter med en afsked", which concludes an album trilogy about loss and pain.
An intimate dinner concert at Bandholm Badehotel featuring singer-songwriter Bryan Rice and guest Thomas Buttenschøn, combining fine dining with live music.
Vinklubben brings their humorous show to Tinghuset in Ulfborg, where Thomas Buttenschøn and Jonas Rasmussen unfold their unique take on midlife crisis.
Thomas Buttenschøn in conversation with a librarian about his autobiographical book, featuring readings and songs from his catalogue.
Chief 1 and Thomas Buttenschøn perform their first joint tour at Rotationen in Holbæk with summer hits, Christmas songs and duets.
Thomas Buttenschøn performs a concert at Spiritusklubben in Esbjerg.
Thomas Buttenschøn performs at Arena Randers Loungen on January 19, 2027.
Thomas Buttenschøn and Nikolaj Lippert perform a spring concert with piano, guitar, bass and percussion, mixing new material with classic hits.
Thomas Buttenschøn performs his new album 'dagbogspop' with bassist Nikolaj Lippert, blending raw storytelling with humour and vulnerability through piano, guitar, bass and percussion.
Thomas Buttenschøn performs on his spring tour with Lippert at Spillestedet Generator in Ringkøbing.
Thomas Buttenschøn and Lippert perform on their spring tour in Ringkøbing with balcony seating.
Thomas Buttenschøn performs two 45-minute sets at Café K in Randers. Doors open at 19:00, the concert starts at 20:00 and ends at 23:00.
Thomas Buttenschøn performs live with an autumn buffet and cocktail at Café K in Randers - an evening combining food and music.