The Times has an article on a mobile music software by London-based Omnifone that will power a music subscription service. Report says the major labels are on board.

"Vodafone and the 3 Group are among more than 20 mobile network operators said to be working with Omnifone. The project is also understood to have the backing of Universal Music and other leading music companies. The first roll-outs of the service are expected to take place in the next few months. Apple’s unveiling of its iPhone last month has increased the pressure on the mobile industry to accelerate the development of the mobile-music market."

The software, called MusicStation, is said to offer an iPod-like experience -- I'd agree after looking at the demos -- and the service will cost less than £10 (US $19.50) per month. Billboard.biz also has an article on the service. It reported on the DRM underneath the music.

"...MusicStation is supported by a repertoire of 1 million-plus full tracks protected by digital-rights-management (DRM) software from the four major labels, plus local independents and content aggregators. The device uses the eAAC+ (enhanced advanced audio coding) DRM system."

The service also offers personalized music news and social networking features. Along with the user interface, those are the features that make this service look really promising. The company is working with carriers throughout Europe -- but not in the U.S. yet.