Howles is active in a number of music projects. In June 2010, Howles joined new group Protect the Mona Lisa as guitarist and singer. Aidan Gould synthesized, Tyler Lampman played drums and Stefan Edwards played bass. They are described as an alternative/progressive
rock/indie band. Since the beginning of 2012, he has been a member of Smoking Sons, along with Evan Gamble and Drew Matthews. Their debut album is called
PISTOL PINK, which they perform selections from in the
Los Angeles area. The band has been described as a rock/thrash band. Howles stated "The way I see it is, acting is the way I want to be able to pay for the things that I want to do musically. Because music is definitely my passion, and it’s sort of where my heart lies. But acting seems like it will give me a secure future, as long as I keep plugging away at it." ==Filmography==