Blackpool Rock

“Parting is such sweet sorrow… See you!”Blackpool Rock is a net idol duo consisting of Connie Sweetbrier and Payton Viscaria. Whilst they do not host any news programmes in Inkopolis, they are very active online, posting their music online frequently.

History
Connie and Payton were both originally members of the group Bell. However, they began dating in 2016, which was against the group's current rules. Connie accidentally revealed she was in a relationship a year later. Not wanting Connie to suffer alone, Payton also confessed, and the two of them were forced to leave Bell. It was at this point that Connie suggested, “We can just make our own though, right?” With their two years of experience as well as Payton’s songwriting abilities, Connie and Payton decided to form their own group, and a few months later, Blackpool Rock was formally established.

Currently, the group operates almost exclusively online, though they often attend idol events with other groups, with almost all of their live concerts being performed at such gatherings. They also have a monthly livestream, “Rock Candy LIVE!“, during which they perform songs live, answer fanmail, and other activities such as playing games or challenges.

Trivia

 * Connie and Payton’s names are a portmanteau of “konpeito”, a type of Japanese sugar candy. This also ties into their sweets theme.
 * Whilst Connie’s design references more soft candies and deserts (macarons, cakes, etc), Payton’s is inspired by harder sweets (candy canes & lollipops). This is also reflected in their facial features.
 * The name “Blackpool Rock” is in reference to the British sugar confectionery often sold at seaside resorts.
 * The group’s outfits are based very loosely on sweet Lolita fashion, though they do not adhere to many of the style’s regular standards, which is reflective of their refusal to yield to their Halftone Stereo’s old restrictions.