I use xlabellight-2.8.3 myself.

Actually I'm using a longer update interval since I primarily use my shortcut (actually a skinbox) to !amp_playpause;
as an optimization have your shortcut !labelupdate your status label and the image change should happen faster.

My scripts for this look somewhat horrendous since I'm using skinbox, so I loathe editing an example for this.

@Smurth: Perhaps I'll look into rehauling to xLabel should development/updates on it ever slow down :P

I simply don't have the time/patience to rescript everything whenever modules/updates provide conveniences.

See even my guide above is outdated in terms of bangs :)