michealkenny if you're still wondering, change

$sock(vlc).mark [VLC] (Type:) %v.ty >> %v.ar - %v.ti < $+ %v.al $+ > (Length:) %v.le (Bit Rate:) %v.bi ( $+ %v.sa $+ )

to

$iif(Status Window = $active,echo -ts,describe $v2) is now playing: %v.ar - %v.ti