Mango Alley launches its Convergence series with a mix from Super Progressive, the platform founded by William Noglows. Known for his long-form writing and interviews, Noglows has positioned himself as both archivist and advocate for progressive house at a time when the genre’s role in club culture can feel uncertain.
His debut for the series demonstrates how the form of the compilation mix still has teeth: it can map a scene’s geography, draw connections between veterans and newcomers, and chart a slow arc of tension without needing to chase peaks. What emerges here is a portrait of progressive house as international, patient, and deliberately understated, music that reveals itself through accumulation rather than spectacle.
Here we speak to William about his approach to the mix, then dive into the track selection in detail.
Convergence feels like a nod to landmark compilations like Balance, what do you feel makes this series distinct in today’s landscape?
It’s funny you say that, because the compilation was released the week after Balance Croatia Festival. Super Progressive was the official media partner of Balance Croatia Festival, so leading up to both the festival and the release of the Mango Alley mix compilation, I was listening to a ton of Balance compilations. I think what makes this ‘Convergence’ series sticks out is Alex Mango’s (owner of Mango Alley) willingness to bring on DJs who are tastemakers in today’s modern progressive landscape. There’s so many ways people express their passion for this music, and of course with social media, people are able to build communities in different ways. I didn’t build my community through DJing, moreso through journalism, but I have really began to express my passion for this music through DJing as well. There’s so many ways to express your passion for music today, and I think Convergence highlights that.
You’ve pulled artists from five continents for this first edition, how did you go about curating such a wide-reaching selection without losing coherence?
Well, we came up with a unified theme for the mix, which was tracks that have a Super Progressive element to it, so first and foremost, we were looking for tracks that has a real energy to them, that emphasized rhythm and pace. I wanted tracks that would sound big and peak-time, but I had the signature sophisticated sound design that Mango Alley always brings to the table. So when I was selecting tracks for this mix compilation, that’s what I was looking for.
Super Progressive has always emphasised community. How does Convergence reflect that ethos?
Well, Super Progressive is all about the past, present, and future of progressive house, so I’ve always tried to highlight the pioneers of this sound, as well as current stars, and especially rising talents, and you’ll find all of that on this compilation. It has legends like Quivver, ascending talents like Dowden, Maze 28 and Roccka, and then a bunch of producers who I had not heard of before but their music blew me away, like Jordan Gill.
Progressive house has a long history but is also constantly evolving. Where do you see the genre heading right now, and how did that inform your track choices?
I think the genre is experiencing a true high point right now. There are loads of young producers being exposed to this music through labels that do an excellent job like Anjunadeep, and when those people dive a little deeper, they’re going to find a whole universe of underground music and underground culture and history. It’s really a rabbit hole, and I feel like more and more younge producers and clubbers are diving down that rabbit hole, which is great for the longevity of this sound. That’s why I put such an emphasis on discovering younger producers and making them a big part of this compilation.
With Convergence being the first in a new series, what do you hope listeners take away from it, both in terms of music discovery and the broader culture around progressive house?
I hope they can take away that this is truly a global sound, and every regional clubbing culture has something to offer. I really tried to have a ‘global’ sound on this compilation, and I think that’s one of the best things progressive house has to offer. It’s not the biggest genre out there, but it does have the most dedicated fans, and in any city you visit, you will find a dedicated progressive community. That’s how it’s always been, and that’s what makes it different.
Convergence 001 – Track by Track
Daniel Arguedas – Eudaimonia
The opener is all restraint: wide pads, subtle chords, and a rhythm that feels closer to a pulse than a beat. It announces the set’s preference for atmosphere over immediacy, a move that might frustrate the impatient but rewards careful listening.
Ivan Lozano – Volantis
This track tightens the framework, with percussion placed precisely against drifting melodic lines. It’s the first hint that the mix will balance softness with structure, nudging forward without rushing.
Mareveg – Sukha
Warm tones fold through the track, smoothing the edges of what came before. It works as a bridge, carrying the listener from tentative beginnings into something more fluid and continuous.
Jares & Taylan – Blue
A dip in the arc, pared back and deliberately understated. It feels like an interlude. Not much happens, but its restraint clears the air for what follows.
Noise Generation & Gonzalo Cotroneo – Disconnect
Here the mix begins to gather real weight, layering percussion and low-end in a way that suggests forward drive. It’s not explosive, but the momentum is unmistakable.
Claudio Cornejo – Alnitak
Light touches and spacious detail give this track a starry, almost trance-like dimension. It’s the moment where the mix begins to look upward, broadening its emotional range.
Joaquin Salmain – Biloba
Tense and slightly agitated, with flickers of melody cutting through the surface. It injects restlessness, keeping the narrative from smoothing over too neatly.
Leandro Murua – Radioactive
A track that feels like the set locking into its axis, steady, driving, purposeful. It’s where the mix stops circling and begins to move decisively.
Quivver – Another Storm
A heavier pivot, as you’d expect from a veteran like Quivver. Its dark weight and forceful low-end create the mix’s gravitational centre, pulling the earlier patience into sharper relief.
Redspace & Al Park – Trends
Clean percussion and linear focus keep the momentum taut. It risks being functional, but in context it works as a necessary stabiliser after Quivver’s storm.
Tiefstone – Exerion
Rigid and metallic, leaning closer to techno in texture. It may not be the most memorable track on its own, but its role in deepening the mood is crucial.
Jordan Gill – Hex
The track tilts the perspective, its hypnotic sequences turning the arc inward. It’s a left-field moment that refreshes the set, avoiding a monotone build.
Ignacio Hernandez – Midnight Haze
Hazy by name and by design, softening the pressure without releasing it. Its smoky atmosphere feels transitional, pointing both back and forward at once.
Lucho Bragagnolo – Vulcano
This one erupts with colour, bright synths cutting through with sharp urgency. After the haze, it feels like a deliberate re-energising, a reminder that drama has its place here too.
Dowden – Gavia
Dowden brings discipline, with taut sequencing and controlled tension. It’s precise and efficient, showing how detail can carry as much impact as scale.
Maze 28 & Rockka – Chroma
A peak-time cut in miniature: driving rhythm, melodic touches used sparingly. It stands out for its clarity, hitting hard without tipping into bombast.
Coqueit – Scylla
Brooding and unresolved, leaving questions rather than answers. It’s a hinge point in the mix, keeping the energy alive while signalling the approach of an ending.
Agustin Pietrocola – Focus
As the title suggests, it strips things back to clean lines and steady direction. In the flow of the set, it resets the frame, preparing for the comedown.
Unusual Soul – In Circles
Loop-driven and atmospheric, beginning to unravel the intensity built up earlier. It’s a softening step, clearing space for the closer.
Elliot Moriarty – Rosario Dreams
The final track drifts into suspension, refusing closure in favour of openness. It ends the set not with resolution, but with possibility, leaving the story incomplete in the best way.
Convergence 001 mixed by Super Progressive is out now
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